Quantitative Methods · Decision & Optimization

SystemsMap: Causal Loop Dynamics & Second-Order Effects

Simulation to teach systems thinking through an urban mobility crisis. Participants act as Chief Systems Officer advising the Mayor of Ciudad Valparaiso, mapping causal loops, identifying leverage points, and designing systemic interventions that address root causes rather than symptoms.

5 rounds Executive English, Español
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Who it is for

An advanced simulation for participants used to working with the main frameworks and trade-offs of the subject, designed for executive education and experienced professionals.

How a session runs

  1. The instructor creates a session from the Eureka dashboard and invites the participants.
  2. Participants play 5 rounds. In each one they submit their decisions and the simulation calculates the results.
  3. The simulation can be run in English, Español.
  4. The instructor follows each participant's progress and results from the dashboard, and uses the class results for the debrief.

Decisions participants make

The decisions participants make during the simulation:

  • Policy Approach
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Transport Budget Allocation (%)
  • Primary Investment Focus

Subjects covered

Designed for courses in Decision & Optimization.

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