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Symmetric offers independent knowledge based consulting services to support customers in the management of change in public services. Our team of highly skilled professionals specialise in health and social care and provide facilitation for strategy and decision making, supported by simulation modelling based on systems thinking and system dynamics.

This unique value proposition provides clients with a means of using their knowledge and experience more powerfully. Systems thinking and system dynamics are the scientific topics which underpin the joined-up thinking, whole system thinking currently at the core of change in health and social care and Symmetric SD is the UK's leading developer of the systems thinking and system dynamics approach in health and social care.

Drawn from across the health, social care sector and the simulation modelling spectrum, the consulting team offers a wide range of direct practical experience and expertise. This is complemented by an extensive network of partners/associates offering in-depth knowledge of specialist areas. Symmetric has an extensive client based and proven track record in influencing national policy and interpreting national frameworks at a local level.

What we do:
  
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The Potential of System Dynamics
NHS Confederation Leading Edge Briefing Paper

This paper, co authored by Professor Eric Wolstenholme describes the potential for System Dynamics in the Health and Social Care environments. It describes that in order to make significant changes in complex adaptive organisations it is necessary to think differently and test ideas before use. The articles key points include:
  • is the origin of the current trend of ‘whole systems thinking’
  • enables the strategic modelling of non-linear relationships within complex adaptive organisations such as the NHS
  • works along pathways of care which cross organisation and sector boundaries complements existing planning tools such as spreadsheet models or actuarial analysis.
  • System dynamics is a versatile way of bringing whole-systems thinking to life in a rigorous, testable way.
 
Workshops and Training
Symmetric offer generic and custom workshops and training courses in a number of areas.

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