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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS

Professor of Business Informatics

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Specialisms

  • Policy Analysis, 
  • System Dynamics Modelling, 
  • Complexity and Systems Thinking, 
  • Operational Research / Management Science, 
  • Group Decision Making

Location

LG11, Henley Business School, Whiteknights campus

Prof Lane specialises in strategic analysis using system dynamics, systems thinking and other OR/MS approaches. He has 35 years of experience helping senior managers to think through the long-term policies of their organisation.

David Lane is a working class academic. He studied Mathematics at the University of Bristol, where he was in Wills Hall. He graduated with a First. Moving to the University of Oxford, he obtained a Master of Science degree in ‘Mathematical Modelling and Numerical Analysis’. He went on to obtain a Doctorate (D.Phil.) in mathematical biology, under the supervision of James D. Murray. During this doctoral period he was an academic visitor at the Center for Nonlinear Studies, Los Alamos National Laboratory.

He was a consultant in Shell Int. and a marketing manager in Shell UK. He was previously at City University Business School and then London School of Economics and Political Science (where he served two terms as an Academic Governor). He has consulting and executive education experience in a range of commercial and public sector/government organisations. A member of the Home Office Science Advisory Council (HOSAC), he provides independent advice to improve the quality of the science and research informing policy development and implementation.

2004 - Fellow of the Operational Research Society for "outstanding contributions to the theory and practice of OR"

2005 - LSE award for outstanding performance and innovation in teaching.

2007 - Jay Wright Forrester Award "for the best contribution to the field of system dynamics in the preceding five years".

2008 - Student-nominated LSE Students' Union Teaching Excellence Award.

2010 - Advisor to the Munro Review of Child Protection for the Department for Education.

2011 - President of the System Dynamics Society.

2013 - Honorary President, LSE Students’ Union.

2014 - OR Society’s President’s Medal: for the application of systems modelling approaches in the child protection sector.

2020 - System Dynamics Society’s ‘System Dynamics Application Award’: for his public health-related epidemiological modelling work on norovirus, conducted for the Food Standards Agency

David has an Erdős number of 4. He greatly enjoys the works of Shakespeare, admires Enlightenment political philosopher Thomas Paine, and is clueless when it comes to many other things.

Reference: Malczynski, L. A. and Lane, D. C. (2023) Sublime reason: when Isaac Asimov met Jay Forrester. System Dynamics Review, 39 (1). ISSN 1099-1727 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sdr.1720
Henley faculty authors:
Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. (2022) Fons et origo: reflections on the 60th anniversary of ‘Industrial Dynamics'. System Dynamics Review, 38 (3). pp. 292-324. ISSN 1099-1727 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sdr.1717
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. , Husemann, E., Holland, D. and Khaled, A. (2022) Foodborne transmission of norovirus: mechanism modelling, seasonality and policy implications (2020 System Dynamics Applications Award paper). System Dynamics Review, 38 (4). pp. 374-397. ISSN 1099-1727 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sdr.1719
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. and Rouwette, E. A. J. A. (2022) Towards a Behavioural System Dynamics: exploring its scope and delineating its promise. European Journal of Operational Research. ISSN 03772217 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2022.08.017 (In Press)
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. and Duggan, J. (2021) Addressing public health and security challenges with system dynamics: selected papers from the ninth European system dynamics workshop, at National University of Ireland Galway. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 37 (6). pp. 867-874. ISSN 1099-1743 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.2754
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Reference: Lane, D. (2019) New truths begin as heresies: first thoughts on system dynamics and global modelling. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 36 (2). pp. 233-243. ISSN 1099-1743 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.2585
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. and Videira, N. (2019) Modelling sustainability pathways: bridging science, policy and society. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 36 (2). pp. 147-155. ISSN 1099-1743 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.2586
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. , Husemann, E., Holland, D. and Khaled, A. (2019) Understanding foodborne transmission mechanisms for Norovirus: a study for the UK's Food Standards Agency. European Journal of Operational Research, 275 (2). pp. 721-736. ISSN 0377-2217 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2018.11.070
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Reference: Lane, D. and Sterman, J. D. (2019) Jay W. Forrester 1918-2016. National Academy of Engineering Memorial Tributes (22). pp. 114-120.
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Calder, M., Craig, C., Culley, D., de Cani, R., Donnelly, C. A., Douglas, R., Edmonds, B., Gascoigne, J., Gilbert, N., Hargrove, C., Hinds, D., Lane, D. C. , Mitchell, D., Pavey, G., Robertson, D., Rosewell, B., Sherwin, S., Walport, M. and Wilson, A. (2018) Computational modelling for decision-making: where, why, what, who and how. Royal Society Open Science, 5 (6). 172096. ISSN 2054-5703 doi: https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.172096
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Walport, M., Calder, M., Craig, C., Culley, D., de Cani, R., Donnelly, C., Douglas, R., Edmonds, B., Gascoigne, J., Gilbert, N., Hargrove, C., Hinds, D., Lane, D. C. , Mitchell, D., Robertson, D., Rosewell, B., Sherwin, S. and Wilson, A., (2018) Computational modelling: technological futures. Report. Government Office for Science, London.
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. and Husemann, E. (2018) System dynamics mapping of acute patient flows. In: Kunc, M. (ed.) System dynamics: soft and hard operational research. OR Essentials. Palgrave Macmillan, London, pp. 391-415. ISBN 9781349952564
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Reference: Lane, D. C. and Sterman, J. D. (2018) A model simulator: the lives of Jay W. Forrester. Journal of Simulation, 12 (2). pp. 90-97. ISSN 1747-7786 doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/17477778.2017.1404205
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. (2017) 'Behavioural System Dynamics': a very tentative and slightly sceptical map of the territory. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 34 (4). pp. 414-423. ISSN 1099-1743 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.2465
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Reference: Lane, D. and Husemann, E. (2016) System dynamics mapping of acute patient flows. In: Mustafee, N. (ed.) Operational Research for Emergency Planning in Healthcare. Palgrave Macmillan, London, pp. 125-147. ISBN 9781137573261
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. , Monefeldt, C. and Rosenhead, J. V. (2016) Looking in the wrong place for healthcare improvements: a system dynamics study of an Accident and Emergency Department. In: Mustafee, N. (ed.) Operational Research for Emergency Planning in Healthcare. Palgrave Macmillan, London, pp. 92-121. ISBN 9781137573261
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. (2016) “Till the muddle in my mind have cleared awa”: can we help shape policy using systems modelling? Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 33 (5). pp. 633-650. ISSN 1099-1743 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.2422
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. (2016) What we talk about when we talk about ‘systems thinking’. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 67 (3). pp. 527-528. ISSN 0160-5682 doi: https://doi.org/10.1057/jors.2015.10
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Reference: Lane, D. , Munro, E. and Husemann, E. (2016) The child protection jigsaw. Impact magazine. pp. 42-45. doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/2058802x.2016.11963997
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Reference: Lane, D. C. , Munro, E. and Husemann, E. (2016) Blending systems thinking approaches for organisational analysis: reviewing child protection in England. European Journal of Operational Research, 251 (2). pp. 613-623. ISSN 0377-2217 doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejor.2015.10.041
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Reference: Lane, D. C. , Pala, Ö. and Barlas, Y. (2015) Health, demographic change and well-being: the European Union's Horizon 2020 Programme and System Dynamics. Systems Research & Behavioral Science, 32 (4). pp. 407-413. ISSN 1092-7026 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.2333
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Reference: Lane, D. C. (2015) Validity is a matter of confidence-but not just in system dynamics. Systems Research & Behavioral Science, 32 (4). pp. 450-458. ISSN 1092-7026 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.2337
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. , (2014) Modelling the foodborne transmission mechanisms for norovirus. Project Report. Food Standards Agency, London.
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. , Strohhecker, J. and Größler, A. (2012) Developing sustainable strategies with system dynamics. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 29 (6). pp. 541-546. ISSN 1099-1743 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.2147
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. (2012) What is a ‘Policy Insight’? Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 29 (6). pp. 590-595. ISSN 1099-1743 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.2148
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Reference: Lane, D. C. and Sterman, J. D. (2011) Jay Wright Forrester. In: Assad, A. A. and Gass, S. I. (eds.) Profiles in operations research : pioneers and innovators. International Series in Operations Research & Management Science (147). Springer, Boston, pp. 363-386. ISBN 9781441962805
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Reference: Bechberger, E., Lane, D. C. , McBride, T., Morton, A., Quintas, D. and Wong, C. H. (2011) The National Audit Office uses OR to assess the value for money of public services. Interfaces: An International Journal of the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences, 41 (4). pp. 365-374. ISSN 0092-2102 doi: https://doi.org/10.1287/inte.1110.0551
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Reference: Lane, D. , Bianchi, C. and Bivona, E. (2010) Public sector applications of the system dynamics approach. Systems Research & Behavioral Science, 27 (4). pp. 355-360. ISSN 1099-1743
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Reference: Lane, D. C. (2010) Participative modelling and big issues: defining features of system dynamics? Systems Research & Behavioral Science, 27 (4). pp. 461-465. ISSN 1092-7026 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.1048
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Reference: Lane, D. C. (2010) High leverage interventions: three cases of defensive action and their lessons for OR/MS today. Operations Research, 58 (6). pp. 1535-1547. ISSN 1526-5463 doi: https://doi.org/10.1287/opre.1100.0887
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Reference: Lane, D. (2009) A young OR guide to giving bad presentations: N-rules for assuring failure. In: Tako, E. (ed.) Keynote papers: Young OR 16 Conference. Operational Research Society, pp. 64-77.
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. and Husemann, E. (2009) What does the arrow mean? : observations on system dynamics mapping and the potential for experimentation with other methods. In: Strohhecker, J. (ed.) Strategisches und operatives Produktionsmanagement : Empirie und Simulation. Gabler, Wiesbaden, pp. 327-350. ISBN 9783834917669
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Reference: Sterman, J. D. and Lane, D. C. (2008) Jay Wright Forrester. Production and Operations Management, 17 (4). i-ii. ISSN 1059-1478
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Reference: Lane, D. C. and Schwaninger, M. (2008) Theory building with system dynamics: topic and research contributions. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 25 (4). pp. 439-445. ISSN 1099-1743 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.912
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. and Husemann, E. (2008) System dynamics mapping of acute patient flows. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 59 (2). pp. 213-224. ISSN 0160-5682 doi: https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.jors.2602498
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Reference: Lane, D. (2008) Formal theory building for the avalanche game: explaining counter-intuitive behaviour of a complex system using geometrical and human behavioural/physiological effects. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 25 (4). pp. 521-542. ISSN 1099-1743 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.911
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Reference: Lane, D. and Husemann, E. (2008) Steering without Circe : attending to reinforcing loops in social systems. System Dynamics Review, 24 (1). pp. 37-61. ISSN 1099-1727 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sdr.396
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Reference: Lane, D. C. (2008) The emergence and use of diagramming in system dynamics: a critical account. Systems Research & Behavioral Science, 25 (1). pp. 3-23. ISSN 1092-7026 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.826
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Reference: Lane, D. C. (2007) The power of the bond between cause and effect. System Dynamics Review, 23 (2-3). pp. 95-118. ISSN 0883-7066
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Reference: Lane, D. C. (2006) IFORS' Operational Research Hall of Fame Jay Wright Forrester. International Transactions in Operational Research, 13 (5). pp. 483-492. ISSN 0969-6016
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Reference: Lane, D. C. , Rouwette, E. A.J.A. and Vennix, J. A.M. (2006) System dynamics in organizational consultation: modelling for intervening in organizations. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 23 (4). pp. 443-449. ISSN 1099-1743 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.771
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Reference: Lane, D. C. (2004) Rational agents or accomplished social actors? Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 21 (4). pp. 433-438. ISSN 1099-1743 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.650
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Reference: Lane, D. C. , Größler, A. and Milling, P. M. (2004) Rationality in system dynamics: modelling human and organizational decision making. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 21 (4). pp. 313-317. ISSN 1099-1743 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.641
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Reference: Lane, D. C. and Husemann, E. (2004) Movie marketing strategy formation with system dynamics: towards a multidisciplinary adoption/diffusion theory of cinema-going. In: Maier, F. (ed.) Komplexität und Dynamik Als Herausforderung Für Das Management. DUV, pp. 179-222. ISBN 3824482185
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. , Monefeldt, C. and Husemann, E. (2003) Client involvement in simulation model building: hints and insights from a case study in a London hospital. Health Care Management Science, 6 (2). pp. 105-116. ISSN 1386-9620
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. and Husemann, E. (2002) Steering away from Scylla, falling into Charybdis: the importance of recognising, simulating and challenging reinforcing loops in social systems. In: Milling, P.M. (ed.) Entscheiden in Komplexen Systemen. Duncker & Humblot, Berlin, Germany, pp. 27-68. ISBN 3428106830
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. (2001) Rerum cognoscere causas: part I - How do the ideas of system dynamics relate to traditional social theories and the voluntarism/determinism debate? System Dynamics Review, 17 (2). pp. 97-118. ISSN 0883-7066
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. (2001) Rerum cognoscere causas: part II - opportunities generated by the agency/structure debate and suggestions for clarifying the social theoretic position of system dynamics. System Dynamics Review, 17 (4). pp. 293-309. ISSN 0883-7066
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. (2000) Diagramming conventions in system dynamics. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 51 (2). pp. 241-245. ISSN 0160-5682
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. , Monefeldt, C. and Rosenhead, J. (2000) Looking in the wrong place for healthcare improvements: a system dynamics study of an accident and emergency department. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 51 (5). pp. 518-531. ISSN 0160-5682
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. (2000) Modelling as learning: a consultancy methodology for enhancing in management terms. In: Morecroft, J. D. W. and Sterman, J. (eds.) Modeling for Learning Organizations. System Dynamics Series. Productivity Press, Portland, Oregon, USA, pp. 85-118. ISBN 9781563272509
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Reference: Lane, D. C. (2000) Should system dynamics be described as a 'hard' or 'deterministic' systems approach? Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 17 (1). pp. 3-22. ISSN 1099-1743
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. (1999) Social theory and system dynamics practice. European Journal of Operational Research, 113 (3). pp. 501-527. ISSN 0377-2217
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. (1999) Friendly amendment: a commentary on Doyle and Ford's proposed re-definition of 'mental model'. System Dynamics Review, 15 (2). pp. 185-194. ISSN 0883-7066 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-1727(199922)15:2<185::AID-SDR166>3.0.CO;2-C
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Reference: Lane, D. C. and Rosenhead, J. (1998) Emergency - but no accident - a system dynamics study of casualty waiting times in the British NHS. Eurohealth, 4 (1). pp. 34-36. ISSN 1356-1030
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Reference: Lane, D. C. (1998) Jay Wright Forrester (1918-). In: Warner, M. (ed.) The Iebm Handbook of Management Thinking. International encyclopedia of business and management. Thomson Business Press, London, U.K., pp. 215-219.
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. , Monefeldt, C. and Rosenhead, J. (1998) Emergency - but no accident - a system dynamics study of an accident and emergency department. OR Insight, 11 (4). pp. 2-10. ISSN 0953-5543
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Reference: Lane, D. C. and Olivia, R. (1998) The greater whole: towards a synthesis of system dynamics and soft systems methodology. European Journal of Operational Research, 107 (1). pp. 214-235. ISSN 0377-2217
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Reference: Lane, D. (1998) Can we have confidence in generic structures? Journal of the Operational Research Society, 49 (9). pp. 936-947. ISSN 0160-5682 doi: https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.jors.2600605
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Reference: Lane, D. C. (1997) Diary of an oil market model: how a system dynamics modelling process was used with managers to resolve conflict and to generate insight. In: Bunn, D. W. and Larsen, E. R. (eds.) Systems Modelling for Energy Policy. Wiley, Chichester, UK, pp. 205-240. (Unpublished)
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. (1997) From discussion to dialogue: a case study using an interactive system dynamics modelling approach (De la discussion au dialogue: une etude de cas d'utilisation interacitve de la dynamique des systemes). Revue des Systemes de decision, 6 (3). pp. 251-281. ISSN 1166-8636
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Reference: Lane, D. C. and Smart, C. (1996) Reinterpreting 'generic structure': evolution, application and limitations of a concept. System Dynamics Review, 12 (2). pp. 87-120. ISSN 0883-7066
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Reference: Lane, D. C. and Smart, C. (1996) Reinterpreting ‘generic structure’: evolution, application and limitations of a concept. System Dynamics Review, 12 (2). pp. 87-120. ISSN 1099-1727 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-1727(199622)12:2<87::AID-SDR98>3.0.CO;2-S
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Reference: Lane, D. C. (1995) The folding star: a comparative reframing and extension of validity concepts in system dynamics. In: Shimada, T. and Saeed, K. (eds.) Proceedings of the 1995 International System Dynamics Conference. Gakushuin University, Tokyo, Japan, pp. 111-130.
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Reference: Lane, D. C. (1995) On a resurgence of management simulations and games. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 46 (5). pp. 604-625. ISSN 0160-5682
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Reference: Lane, D. C. and Jackson, M. C. (1995) Only connect: an annotated bibliography reflecting the breadth and diversity of systems thinking. Systems Research and Behavioral Science, 12 (3). pp. 217-228. ISSN 1099-1743
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. (1995) Trying to think systematically about 'systems thinking'. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 46 (9). pp. 1158-1162. ISSN 0160-5682
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. and Rosenhead, J. (1994) Only connect! Part 1: an annotated selection from the literature on the problem structuring methods of 'soft' operational research. In: Wolstenholme, E. and Monaghan, C. (eds.) Proceedings of the 1994 International System Dynamics Conference: Problem Solving Methodologies. University of Stirling, Stirling, Scotland, pp. 147-157.
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. (1994) With a little help from our friends: how system dynamics and soft OR can learn from each other. System Dynamics Review, 10 (2 - 3). pp. 101-134. ISSN 1099-1727 doi: https://doi.org/10.1002/sdr.4260100203
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. (1993) The road not taken: observing a process of issue selection and model conceptualization. System Dynamics Review, 9 (3). pp. 239-264. ISSN 0883-7066
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. (1992) Modelling as learning: a consultancy methodology for enhancing learning in management teams. European Journal of Operational Research, 59 (1). pp. 64-84. ISSN 0377-2217
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Morecroft, J. D. W., Lane, D. C. and Viita, P. S. (1991) Modeling growth strategy in a biotechnology startup firm. System Dynamics Review, 7 (2). pp. 93-116. ISSN 0883-7066
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Lane, D. C. , Murray, J. D. and Manoranjan, V. S. (1987) Analysis of wave phenomena in a morphogenetic mechanochemical model and an application to post-fertilization waves on eggs. IMA Journal of Mathematics Applied in Medicine and Biology, 4 (4). pp. 309-331. ISSN 1477-8602
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS
Reference: Hewinson, R. G., Lane, D. C. , Slack, M. P. E. and Nichols, W. W. (1986) The permeability parameter of the outer membrane of pseudomonas aeruginosa Varies with the concentration of a test substrate, cephalosporin C. Microbiology, 132 (1). pp. 27-33. ISSN 1350-0872
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Professor David C Lane, BSc Brist, MSc DPhil Oxf, FORS

Organisational Dynamics: Systems Thinking in the Digital Age

Information is everywhere – but how should we use it? This module is about using information to make decisions which steer an organisation effectively. Digitalisation and globalisation have created tidal...

Module code: INMR98

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