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AI Adoption, Rewired: A Systems Thinking Approach

Elisabeth Hendrickson & Joel Tosi

Maven Lightning Lesson · August 27, 2026

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About the session

AI is reshaping how we build software, but to get the greatest benefits you have to understand your system. That makes systems thinking more relevant now than ever. We show you how to use causal models to find the best leverage points, and how to measure variability to detect if AI is just amplifying the bottlenecks and chaos. This session will show you how to get the most from your AI investment.

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