Overview

Evans & Peck will be running a 2.5 day workshop aimed at providing attendees with an introduction to Dynamic Modelling using STELLA and iThink.

Speed your dynamic modeling learning curve with this two and a half-day workshop. Designed for beginners and those withsome modeling experience, this workshop explains the language, framework, and process of modeling. Through guided, hands-on exercises, you’ll apply that knowledge to real business problems using STELLA and iThink.

Participants should come prepared with a real modeling project - a business process that needs improvement, an initiative that needs testing, or a problem that must be solved. Work teams are encouraged to attend. This workshop is a direct response to customer demand. Please sign-up early; space is limited.

Registration

Places are limited. Click here to download a registration form.

Payment is accepted by credit card, cheque, direct bank transfer or by purchase order. Each participant will be required to bring a laptop. Alternatively we can arrange to rent a laptop for you.

If you will be travelling to Hong Kong for the workshop and require details of accomodation, transport and sight seeing please contact Evans & Peck: info@decisionmodelling.com

Training Outline

The following is a general outline of the workshop. Greater emphasis will be placed on topics of particular interest to participants. The general format for each section is presentations, demonstrations of relevant models and hands-on exercises.

• Dynamic Modeling Applications: Where and when to use the approach
• Modeling Language: Stocks, flows, connectors and converters
• The Dynamic Modeling Process: From problem conceptualization to solution
• System Design: Using operational templates to generate behavior
• Key Concepts: Feedback, system as cause, operational thinking, main chains of activity
• Selected Details of the STELLA and iThink Applications: Interface features, built-in functions, arrays, etc.
• Individual/Group Projects: Facilitated sessions in which participants work on topics or problems of their choosing

The Trainers

"Introduction to Dynamic Modeling using STELLA and iThink" is led by Mark Heffernan one of the premier minds in system dynamics and modeling. Together with Derek Burrows they bring over 30 years of teaching and practical experience to class. Examples from real engagements with clients in automotive, telecommunications, technology, financial services, pharmaceuticals, government, aerospace, health, and defence markets will help guide discussions.

• Mark Heffernan
• Derek Burrows

Hong Kong Travel and Accomodation Links

• Lonely Planet Guide to Hong Kong
• Wikipedia Guide to Hong Kong
• Hong Kong Tourism Board