An Organisation is a Living Thing

Since Descartes we have tried to understand the world by dividing it into its constituent parts. By breaking things down into their basic building blocks we have sought to gain a deeper understanding of how

Great Places Have Soul

Great places have soul. They aren't simply about great architecture, great infrastructure or great locations. There is a life to great places, a vibrancy built on the relationship between the people who live, work and

The 11 Laws of Systems Thinking

11 handy laws for system thinkers, these act as useful prompts when considering social problems. Most problems have their antecedents in the unintended consequence of previous efforts for change. How do you avoid falling into

Donella Meadows: Dancing With Systems

(By Donella Meadows. Available from donellameadows.org ) 1. Get the beat.2. Listen to the wisdom of the system.3. Expose your mental models to the open air.4. Stay humble. Stay a learner.5. Honor and protect information.6. Locate responsibility