VSM

Purpose Achieve an understanding of the System from a VSM perspective. Abstract Review the results of the analysis/preliminary diagnosis steps

Purpose To select a unit as the System-in-Focus and clarify its boundaries. Abstract The VSM is a recursive model, i.e.

Purpose To specify those parts of the system-in-focus which undertake System One (primary) activities. Abstract The system is what it

Purpose To identify those parts of the System-in-Focus that ensure that the Opera­tional units interact in a stable manner. Abstract

Purpose To identify the relations between the organization as a whole and its units, i.e. Systems One. Deal with aspects

Purpose To identify those parts of the System-in-Focus that are concerned with future plans and strategies in the context of

Purpose To identify those parts of the System-in-Focus which are concerned with Policy. Abstract System 5 is the mechanism that

Welcome to the World of the Viable System Model The Canvas and the accompanying playbook focus on the viability of