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Comparing VSM and AO: A Guide to Organizational Dynamics
VSM or Viable Systems are based on Ashby’s law of Requisite variety, included in Cybernetics, and Stafford Beer’s experiments. The concept is to analyze an organization through the lens of 5 systems with 5…
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The Dynamics of Agile Systems: Key Insights
Agile Systems Dynamic Model describes “agile” as the evolving behavior of a complex social system rather than a static framework. The key elements focus on agents, their objectives, and how their interactions generate adaptive…
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AO (Agile Organizations) — Core Elements & Structure
AO treats “Agile” as a dynamic in a system (i.e. the organization) rather than simply a set of practices. AO – Agile Organizations+3agilealliance.org+3InfoQ+3 The goal is to enable efficient interactions among people so that…
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Designing Adaptive Organizations
This document examines the use of the Agile Organization (AO) model. It serves as a structural and cultural transformation framework for a 200-person consulting startup. The study synthesizes systemic organization design theories with adaptive…
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principles of the AO method
“From an AO perspective, “Agile” is the nature of the interactions of agents within a system.” “we differentiate structure (the fail-safe container) from organization (fail-safe experiments). “context and nature of work has different agile.…
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Clean Language: A Catalyst for Agile Teams
The author shares their journey with Clean Language in coaching, highlighting its effectiveness in improving communication within teams, especially in Agile contexts. Utilizing metaphorical exercises, such as the apple tree and speed boat, fosters…
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Experiences: UX, CX, SX, PX, OX, EX
While working with one of my customer on designing the vision of his organization as an agile enterprise, came the question, and how do measure it?
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Portfolio Management
Making sense and value-driven are undoubtedly the most used two words in Agile. All the people aspects (PX), customer-centric issues (CX), and process optimizations (SX) are well documented. But in a business context, you…
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Transactional work
Understanding Transactional Work Transactional work involves activities that do not directly create value. They do not support value creation or enhance the nature of that value. These activities are often described as: At the…
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