Visualizing the interrelationships of system elements
This section uses an example CLD from the previous book – Scaling Scrum Across Modern Enterprises – that describes a Scrum-based Sprint planning process (see Figure 3.3). This exercise aims not to explain the Sprint planning process but rather to show how the CLD modeling process works, using an Agile point of reference. Again, for those of you who want a more detailed understanding of using systems thinking and CLD techniques to evaluate the Lean-Agile process, I refer you to Scaled Scrum Across Modern Enterprises.
A Sprint Planning example is shown here:
Figure 3.3 – Sprint Planning CLD
It's important to note that CLD arrows always close system cycles to show a reinforcing or balancing feedback loop. In other words, all CLD nodes connect back to the entry point to form a loop, no matter how large or complex the system, creating a reinforcing or balancing effect.
A reinforcing...