Step A2: System One, the Operation
Purpose To specify those parts of the system-in-focus which undertake System One (primary) activities. Abstract The system is what it
Viability Canvas
Step A1: Define the System in Focus
Purpose To select a unit as the System-in-Focus and clarify its boundaries. Abstract The VSM is a recursive model, i.e.
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
Yesterday’s Weather
How to predict future? Difficult. But you can extrapolate from the past. Like in differential calculus. You will make systematic errors, but who cares. This is better than nothing.
PDCA
Plan-Do-Check-Adjust is so simple and powerful. Surprisingly often we need to justify when a plan does not work out. Strange. Have a look at the idea.