Keeping Our Meaning in “Meaning“ — Pangaro Presentation — Martin Centre Seminar Series, Univ of Cambridge
https://www.pangaro.com/presents/martincentre2023.html
Received by email:
I am very pleased to remember that our traditional International Research & Practice Conference-Biennale “System World of Alexander Bogdanov” will be held on December 7-9, 2023. This Conference is dedicated to Bogdanov’s 150th anniversary, and we hope that everyone who participated in the 2021 conferences in June in Kingstone-upon-Hull and in December in Moscow, as well as in the Bogdanov special issue of SRBS (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/10991743a/2023/40/2), will speak in plenary or roundtables.
We are also waiting for everyone who is interested in Bogdanov’s legacy and modern systems thinking.
The working languages of the Conference are Russian and English. The plenary session (December 7 in the morning and afternoon), round tables (December 7 and 8 in the evening) and post-discussion (December 9 in the morning) will be held with simultaneous translation. Sections (December 8 in the morning and afternoon) will be held only in Russian. But we will publish all abstracts in Russian and English.
The Conference programme is in the attached file (Moscow time is indicated everywhere). We invite you to participate in the plenary session by asking questions. We also invite you to participate in roundtables and post-discussion with short talks.
The first roundtable (December 7, 16.30-18.00) will be devoted to general issues of the cultural and historical background and modern significance of Bogdanov’s heritage. In particular, we will discuss why the modern systems approach appeals to Bogdanov?
The second roundtable (December 8, 15.40-17.40) will focus on the use of Bogdanov’s ideas and systematic methodology in modern management.
The post-discussion (December 9, 11.00-13.00) will be devoted to a broad reflection of the entire problematic and thematic field of the Conference (and not just the TRIZ systems methodology, as we initially planned).
To receive a link to connect online, register on the Conference website: https://bogdanov.systemeconomics.ru/en/
Also, please inform me by return letter at which of the Conference events (round table, post-discussion) you plan to speak.
We have also created an English-language chat for Conference participants and anyone interested in Bogdanov’s legacy. Join us via this link: https://t.me/+hK1zyrCb8ywyYjdi
Participation in the Conference is free. If you would like to publish abstracts in the Conference Proceedings, please send your abstracts by January 31, 2024. The template is in the attached file (fill out only the English part on the left, we will follow the translation into Russian ourselves. You can also add a list of references.
We are waiting for you in connection!
Best wishes,
Dr. Viacheslav (Slava) Maracha,
Financial University (Moscow, Russia)
Systems Thinking
Systems Thinking Collaborative Articles – 39 Articles
[LinkedIn collaborative articles are an unholy mess of assumptions, gaslighting for internet points, low-effort received wisdom and all you’d expect from a long list of categories, within which AI has generated hundreds of bizarre titles and in each article, a numbered structure of key points, to which people on LinkedIn are randomly invited to add.
But it might be worth those who do know a thing or two about systems thinking chipping in from time to time…]
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/topics/systems-thinking-s6673/
Full Professor at University of Valladolid
(VI) How to apply the Viable System Model to get a fast design or diagnosis of an organization (Introduction-Part VI).Jose Perez RiosFull Professor at University of Valladolid
(1) (VI) How to apply the Viable System Model to get a fast design or diagnosis of an organization (Introduction-Part VI). | LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/vi-how-apply-viable-system-model-get-fast-design-jose-perez-rios-iphqf%3FtrackingId=KCUvtyB2U3g%252B5MT%252Bq8MB4A%253D%253D/?trackingId=KCUvtyB2U3g%2B5MT%2Bq8MB4A%3D%3D
Wednesday, November 29, 2023The open source PNI Practicum courses are ready to goHello everybody. My free and open-source PNI Practicum courses are finally ready for you to use. As of today, any interested group can download the materials, form a cohort, schedule some meetings, and get started.
Story colored glasses: The open source PNI Practicum courses are ready to go
http://www.storycoloredglasses.com/2023/11/the-open-source-pni-practicum-courses.html
https://cfkurtz.com/pnipracticum/
[And includes a bunch of useful links]
Professor of SystemsProfessor of Systems
I am pleased to report that today I retire from the Open University (OU) where I was appointed as Professor of Systems in 1994 (https://lnkd.in/g_G56AqM). Tomorrow I begin as Professor Emeritus within the ASTiP (Applied Systems Thinking in Practice) Group at the OU thus continuing my long association with one of the most substantial Systems education programs in the UK, perhaps the world (https://lnkd.in/g2mz5jcR ). Current program highlights include a taught Post-Graduate Program in STiP (https://lnkd.in/g_7_Xx2S), a new PG level Apprenticeship for the Systems Thinking Practitioner (https://lnkd.in/grYj9xyC) and an extensive array of research and scholarship (https://lnkd.in/gzhfR775 ).
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20 June 2023
https://www.edge.co.uk/news-and-events/blogs/the-ninth-essential-skill-systems-thinking/
Systems Thinking – from rhetoric to action23 August 2022 – Dr Theo Hacking, CISL’s Director for Postgraduate Programmes and Research Strategy, reflects on the need for clarity in the use of systems thinking by sharing some of the common misconceptions that can lead to systems-related terms and concepts being misconstrued or devalued by false expectations.
Systems Thinking – from rhetoric to action | Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
https://www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/news/blog/systems-thinking-rhetoric-action
Perhaps a fitting tribute to Lucy Loh, who tragically passed away in October, as per Patrick Hoverstadt’s obituary post just shared.
The paper is not yet available outside the paywall, but looks to be another seminal bit of work she was instrumental in creating.
First published: 21 August 2023
https://doi.org/10.1002/sres.2949
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/sres.2949
Back to basics: Developing systems methodologies from first (systems) principles – Hoverstadt – Systems Research and Behavioral Science – Wiley Online Library
[I was lucky enough to know Lucy, and marginally work with her through her partnership with Patrick Hoverstadt and involvement with SCiO. My comments, though, probably belong in their existing place as responses to this LinkedIn post from her long-time business partner (and great friend) Patrick Hoverstadt. I think this serves as an excellent obituary, including all the comments, responses, and reshares. If you wish to add your comments, I suggest you respond there].
Patrick Hoverstadt:
Sad to have to share that my long term business partner Lucy Loh died last week. I worked with Lucy for around 11 years, she wasn’t just very, very smart, creative – making substantial advances in several fields she worked in, she was kind, thoughtful, immensely hard working and professional, but she was also great fun to work with as several clients and colleagues have attested. Sadly, Lucy also had appalling luck health-wise with a series of accidents and spinal problems that left her in permanent pain and in a wheelchair for the last 5 years. Her overriding characteristic was I think the courage with which she faced her challenges and still managed to work both harder and smarter than pretty much anyone else I know. She will be greatly missed by family, friends, colleagues and clients. It was a privilege to know her for as long as I did.
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https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7119593795985264640/
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SCiO UK Virtual Development Event – December 2023
Tue 12 December 2023 18:30–20:30 GMT
SCiO’s Development Event offer an opportunity to draw upon the collective expertise of SCiO members in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. By taking Development Events online, using the Zoom meeting platform, we aim to make them accessible to more SCiO members Development Events are both for members who are just starting out on a journey to explore Systems Thinking approaches, and for those who have many years of exploration and practice.
Members only; FREE; Online event; English; Book now
SCiO UK Virtual Open Meeting – January 2024
Mon 22 January 2024 18:30–21:00 GMT
Virtual Open Meeting: A series of presentations of general interest to Systems and Complexity in Organisation’s members. SCiO organises Open Meetings to provide opportunities for practitioners to learn and develop new practice, to build relationships, networks hear about skills, tools, practice and experiences. The agenda comprises a brief introduction and two speaker sessions (one is listed below), followed by our usual ‘later in the bar’ open chat for around 30-mins after speaker sessions.
Running a systemic intervention in Government – a new practitioners perspective – Alison Guthrie-Wrenn
The second session for the evening will be announced as soon as possible.
All welcome, FREE; Online event; English; Book now
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SCIO-NL monthly meeting (live in Vianen and in Dutch)
Fri 8 December 2023 11:30–15:00 CET
SCIO-NL komt elke 2e vrijdag van de maand live bijeen in Vianen (Hagenweg 3c). Er staan geen vaste onderwerpen op de agenda (daarvoor organiseren we specifieke andere meetings), maar de ervaring leert dat er altijd wel een interessant gesprek op gang komt over een systemisch onderwerp
Hagenweg 3c, Vianen, Netherlands; All welcome; FREE; Dutch Book now
SCIO-NL monthly meeting (live in Vianen and in Dutch)
Fri 12 January 2024 11:30–15:00 CET
SCIO-NL komt elke 2e vrijdag van de maand live bijeen in Vianen (Hagenweg 3c). Er staan geen vaste onderwerpen op de agenda (daarvoor organiseren we specifieke andere meetings), maar de ervaring leert dat er altijd wel een interessant gesprek op gang komt over een systemisch onderwerp. Toegankelijk voor iedereen die de jaarlijkse fee voor de live-bijeenkomsten (€50,-) hiervoor betaald. En voor gasten. Neem contact op via ed@doitogether.nl als je interesse hebt, maar nog geen lid van de club bent.
Hagenweg 3c, Vianen, Netherlands; All welcome; FREE; Dutch Book now
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Tue 12 December 2023 18:00–20:00 CET
Het Viable Systems Model (VSM) biedt een raamwerk voor het ontwikkelen van flexibele en aanpasbare organisaties. Alhoewel het in de jaren zeventig en tachtig van de twintigste eeuw is ontwikkeld door Stafford Beer, en intussen internationaal veelvuldig gebruikt wordt als hulpmiddel voor het begrijpen en herontwerpen van organisaties, is het in België weinig bekend. Als SCiO-België besloten we daarom om in het werkingsjaar 2021-22 en in het werkingsjaar 2022-23 er Deep Dive sessies aan te besteden. De eerste keer deden we dit aan de hand van een lezing van tekstfragmenten uit het werk van Staf… Read more
Kon. Astridlaan 144, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium; Members only; FREE; Dutch Book now
Tue 9 January 2024 18:00–20:00 CET
The systemic toolkit is comprehensive. A causal loop diagram occupies a special place among them. Indeed, it helps to name the specific dynamics in contexts by exploring the dynamic properties associated with our concepts and critically questioning the positive and negative feedback mechanisms. In spring 2023, a working group led by Miguel Pantalon set about applying causal loop diagramming to the broad domain of circular economy, and more specifically the food system. This led to surprising insights that had hitherto remained beyond the scope of policymakers. But at the same time, it was an … Read more
All welcome; FREE; Online event; Dutch & English Book now
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SCiO DACH (Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz)
Kybernetik-Stammtisch – Jahresabschluss – offene Beiträge
Thu 14 December 2023 18:00–19:00 CET
Online-Jahresabschlussfeier für alle Mitglieder. Es besteht die Möglichkeit kurz zusammengefasste Ergebnisse der eigenen Forschung/Arbeit im Bereich Systems Practice des vergangenen Jahres den übrigen Mitgliedern vorzustellen.
Members + Guests; kostenlos; Online event; German Book now
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/#inbox/FMfcgzGwHxqHPZxCSKvxFXflxZqtrqrN
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For Systems Thinking Practice APPRENTICES of all Providers
SCiO has opened up Cohort 3 (Apprentice Edition) of the Enhanced Learning Club. Here, we have created a safe and accessible space where apprentices can come together to explore systems ideas, concepts and approaches and, together, enhance our understanding and confidence. Others studying Systems Thinking are also welcome.
This is the place to ask the ‘silly’ questions, to discuss your difficulties, to share your ideas and interpretations whilst helping others do the same. In the ELC, there are no novices, and no experts.
If you’re interested in joining cohort 3 with fellow apprentices, please enquire here.
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Individual modules of professional development courses from the apprenticeship can be booked by anyone at commercial rates – see details here .
Happy Holidays!
Steve
SCiO – Systems & Complexity in Organisation
Updating the Identity-based Model of Belief: From False Belief to the Spread of MisinformationAUTHORSJay J Van Bavel, Steve Rathje, Madalina Vlasceanu, and Clara Pretus
PsyArXiv Preprints | Updating the Identity-based Model of Belief: From False Belief to the Spread of Misinformation
https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/5n4fx
Post on LinkedIn from Jack Martin Leith:
Just discovered the John Heron (1928-2022; co-operative inquiry, co‑counselling, Human Potential Research Group etc.) archive:
Post | LinkedIn
https://lnkd.in/e5ydrbUj
The Complete Facilitator’s Handbook is on the list and available for download in its entirety (428pp):
https://lnkd.in/e23JXDxw
You can read about Heron’s three facilitation modes on the Newcreate website:
https://lnkd.in/eSNfuyXQ
November 28, 2023
By Toby Lowe
How measuring impact gets in the way of real world changeNovember 28, 2023By Toby Lowe
How measuring impact gets in the way of real world change – Integration and Implementation Insights
First published: 27 November 2023
https://doi.org/10.1002/ffo2.174
Integrating system dynamics and scenarios: A framework based on personal experience – Kunc – FUTURES & FORESIGHT SCIENCE – Wiley Online Library
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ffo2.174#
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