Step A4: System Three, Optimization
Purpose To identify the relations between the organization as a whole and its units, i.e. Systems One. Deal with aspects […]
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Step A5: System Four, Outside and Then
Purpose To identify those parts of the System-in-Focus that are concerned with future plans and strategies in the context of
Step A6: System Five, Identify the policy making
Purpose To identify those parts of the System-in-Focus which are concerned with Policy. Abstract System 5 is the mechanism that
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Step B1: Review the results of the observations
Purpose Achieve an understanding of the System from a VSM perspective. Abstract Review the results of the analysis/preliminary diagnosis steps
Observe: Sense Making
We will analyze the existing organization, a „Preliminary Diagnosis“. Preliminary means, that we will not go into too much detail,
Decide: Designing Improvements
We will now begin to look at the way the various parts of the organization work together. At the end
The Viable System Model
An audio deep dive: About the VSM The Viable System Model (VSM) was first formulated in 1959 by Stafford Beer
Welcome to the Viable System Model
Welcome to the World of the Viable System Model The Canvas and the accompanying playbook focus on the viability of