Ecosystem-wide Patterns in Context<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"http:\/\/awarefulsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/CSF-600x600.png\" "\\"CSF\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Complex systems always exist within a context, and that context both shapes, and is shaped by,\u00a0 a number of variables. The Complexity Space\u2122 Framework (CSF)\u00a0<\/strong> identifies six interdependent elements that contribute to the an Ecosystem and it’s unique Patterns in Context.\u00a0 Together the elements of the CSF provide language and distinctions for “pattern-centric” awareness of how an organization operates:<\/h4>\n<\/div>Ecosystem(s)<\/a>– Operate as Complex Adaptive Systems Generating Patterns in Context.<\/h4>\n\n- Dimensions<\/a> -Ecosystem wide Patterns<\/li>\n
- Linkages<\/a> – Connecting Patterns<\/li>\n
- States<\/a>\u00a0-Strategic “Meta” Patterns in Ecosystems<\/li>\n
- Disruptions<\/a>\u00a0– Disturbing Patterns<\/li>\n
- Catalysts<\/a>\u00a0– to Influence Pattern-Based Change<\/li>\n
- Indicators<\/a> – of Pattern Movement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Enduring, Deeply Embedded Patterns<\/h4>\n
The Foundation of an Ecosystem is predicated on the ecosystem-wide patterns that persist during constant change.<\/p>\n
History:<\/strong> The ecosystem’s traditions and significant historical milestones<\/p>\nContext:<\/strong> The surroundings in which the ecosystem operates<\/p>\nCulture:<\/strong> Who and what the ecosystem is at its core<\/p>\nMotivation:\u00a0<\/strong>What was the “attractor” that formed the ecosystem?\u00a0 What is the “glue” that holds it together?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"http:\/\/awarefulsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Icon_Disruptions-150x150.png\")
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Disruptions as an Advantage<\/h4>\n
Proactively Disturbing Patterns can accelerate change and transformation initiatives.<\/p>\n
States can \u00a0— and do — change. Those changes can be internally or externally generated and shift patterns across all elements of the Ecosystem to varying degrees. Those changes typically occur because of awareness that the current State does not serve the system today, or will not serve the team or organization in the future.<\/p>\n
In the context of the three States (Status Quo, Innovation, Mutation) we have named these triggers “Disruptions.”<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Patterns that Connect<\/h4>\n
Linkages serve as the critical connections within and between Ecosystems and their Eco-subsystems.<\/p>\n
Linkages enable shared conversation, assessment, prioritization, and potential ways to influence structural patterns in the Ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Catalysts are Tactical<\/h4>\n
In the Complexity Space\u2122 Framework, Catalysts serve as tactical approaches to more readily shift behaviors and actions that influence pattern-based change. Each of the seven catalysts have recognizable functions and roles in organizational activities.<\/p>\n
Connections\u00a0 ~\u00a0 Leadership\u00a0 ~\u00a0 Stories\u00a0 ~\u00a0 Risk Taking\u00a0 ~\u00a0\u00a0Organizational Structures\u00a0 ~\u00a0 Systems\u00a0 ~\u00a0\u00a0Processes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"\"](\"http:\/\/awarefulsystems.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Icon_States-150x150.png\")
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Meta-Patterns = Large Scale Change<\/h4>\n
We have identified three “meta-patterns” of operational, product or strategic patterns:<\/p>\n
The \u201cStatus Quo\u201d state is a system\u2019s \u201cbusiness as usual\u201d space.\u00a0The goal: consistency.<\/p>\n
In the \u201cInnovation\u201d state, the organization seeks to “do what it already does better.\u00a0The goal: evolutionary change.<\/p>\n
The \u201cMutation\u201d state is where little agreement and certainty exists about what or how things are happening. We like to explain this state as one of “mutational opportunity.” \u00a0The goal: revolutionary change.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Indicators Calibrate Next Steps<\/h4>\n
Indicators prompt one of the key questions in complex change and transformation, \u00a0“Are we accomplishing what we wanted to?”<\/em> by paying attention to the pattern movements that are the result of intentional actions. Indicators help us focus on the unique “pattern shifting” characteristics of Catalyst-driven changes and actions, while offering ongoing evaluation and assessment opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Navigating Change<\/h2><\/div>The Complexity Space\u2122 Framework Navigation Process\u00a0focuses on the process for influencing patterns — patterns of development; patterns of experimentation; patterns of learning — the patterns of change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDifferent phases of the Navigation Process are highlighted by questions — recognizing\u00a0the emerging nature of the process\u00a0that drives assessment, prioritization, action and learning.<\/p>\n
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<\/span><\/div>Complex systems always exist within a context, and that context both shapes, and is shaped by,\u00a0 a number of variables. The Complexity Space\u2122 Framework (CSF)\u00a0<\/strong> identifies six interdependent elements that contribute to the an Ecosystem and it’s unique Patterns in Context.\u00a0 Together the elements of the CSF provide language and distinctions for “pattern-centric” awareness of how an organization operates:<\/h4>\n<\/div>Ecosystem(s)<\/a>– Operate as Complex Adaptive Systems Generating Patterns in Context.<\/h4>\n\n- Dimensions<\/a> -Ecosystem wide Patterns<\/li>\n
- Linkages<\/a> – Connecting Patterns<\/li>\n
- States<\/a>\u00a0-Strategic “Meta” Patterns in Ecosystems<\/li>\n
- Disruptions<\/a>\u00a0– Disturbing Patterns<\/li>\n
- Catalysts<\/a>\u00a0– to Influence Pattern-Based Change<\/li>\n
- Indicators<\/a> – of Pattern Movement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Enduring, Deeply Embedded Patterns<\/h4>\n
The Foundation of an Ecosystem is predicated on the ecosystem-wide patterns that persist during constant change.<\/p>\n
History:<\/strong> The ecosystem’s traditions and significant historical milestones<\/p>\nContext:<\/strong> The surroundings in which the ecosystem operates<\/p>\nCulture:<\/strong> Who and what the ecosystem is at its core<\/p>\nMotivation:\u00a0<\/strong>What was the “attractor” that formed the ecosystem?\u00a0 What is the “glue” that holds it together?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Disruptions as an Advantage<\/h4>\n
Proactively Disturbing Patterns can accelerate change and transformation initiatives.<\/p>\n
States can \u00a0— and do — change. Those changes can be internally or externally generated and shift patterns across all elements of the Ecosystem to varying degrees. Those changes typically occur because of awareness that the current State does not serve the system today, or will not serve the team or organization in the future.<\/p>\n
In the context of the three States (Status Quo, Innovation, Mutation) we have named these triggers “Disruptions.”<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Patterns that Connect<\/h4>\n
Linkages serve as the critical connections within and between Ecosystems and their Eco-subsystems.<\/p>\n
Linkages enable shared conversation, assessment, prioritization, and potential ways to influence structural patterns in the Ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Catalysts are Tactical<\/h4>\n
In the Complexity Space\u2122 Framework, Catalysts serve as tactical approaches to more readily shift behaviors and actions that influence pattern-based change. Each of the seven catalysts have recognizable functions and roles in organizational activities.<\/p>\n
Connections\u00a0 ~\u00a0 Leadership\u00a0 ~\u00a0 Stories\u00a0 ~\u00a0 Risk Taking\u00a0 ~\u00a0\u00a0Organizational Structures\u00a0 ~\u00a0 Systems\u00a0 ~\u00a0\u00a0Processes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Meta-Patterns = Large Scale Change<\/h4>\n
We have identified three “meta-patterns” of operational, product or strategic patterns:<\/p>\n
The \u201cStatus Quo\u201d state is a system\u2019s \u201cbusiness as usual\u201d space.\u00a0The goal: consistency.<\/p>\n
In the \u201cInnovation\u201d state, the organization seeks to “do what it already does better.\u00a0The goal: evolutionary change.<\/p>\n
The \u201cMutation\u201d state is where little agreement and certainty exists about what or how things are happening. We like to explain this state as one of “mutational opportunity.” \u00a0The goal: revolutionary change.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Indicators Calibrate Next Steps<\/h4>\n
Indicators prompt one of the key questions in complex change and transformation, \u00a0“Are we accomplishing what we wanted to?”<\/em> by paying attention to the pattern movements that are the result of intentional actions. Indicators help us focus on the unique “pattern shifting” characteristics of Catalyst-driven changes and actions, while offering ongoing evaluation and assessment opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Navigating Change<\/h2><\/div>The Complexity Space\u2122 Framework Navigation Process\u00a0focuses on the process for influencing patterns — patterns of development; patterns of experimentation; patterns of learning — the patterns of change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDifferent phases of the Navigation Process are highlighted by questions — recognizing\u00a0the emerging nature of the process\u00a0that drives assessment, prioritization, action and learning.<\/p>\n
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Ecosystem(s)<\/a>– Operate as Complex Adaptive Systems Generating Patterns in Context.<\/h4>\n\n- Dimensions<\/a> -Ecosystem wide Patterns<\/li>\n
- Linkages<\/a> – Connecting Patterns<\/li>\n
- States<\/a>\u00a0-Strategic “Meta” Patterns in Ecosystems<\/li>\n
- Disruptions<\/a>\u00a0– Disturbing Patterns<\/li>\n
- Catalysts<\/a>\u00a0– to Influence Pattern-Based Change<\/li>\n
- Indicators<\/a> – of Pattern Movement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Enduring, Deeply Embedded Patterns<\/h4>\n
The Foundation of an Ecosystem is predicated on the ecosystem-wide patterns that persist during constant change.<\/p>\n
History:<\/strong> The ecosystem’s traditions and significant historical milestones<\/p>\nContext:<\/strong> The surroundings in which the ecosystem operates<\/p>\nCulture:<\/strong> Who and what the ecosystem is at its core<\/p>\nMotivation:\u00a0<\/strong>What was the “attractor” that formed the ecosystem?\u00a0 What is the “glue” that holds it together?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Disruptions as an Advantage<\/h4>\n
Proactively Disturbing Patterns can accelerate change and transformation initiatives.<\/p>\n
States can \u00a0— and do — change. Those changes can be internally or externally generated and shift patterns across all elements of the Ecosystem to varying degrees. Those changes typically occur because of awareness that the current State does not serve the system today, or will not serve the team or organization in the future.<\/p>\n
In the context of the three States (Status Quo, Innovation, Mutation) we have named these triggers “Disruptions.”<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Patterns that Connect<\/h4>\n
Linkages serve as the critical connections within and between Ecosystems and their Eco-subsystems.<\/p>\n
Linkages enable shared conversation, assessment, prioritization, and potential ways to influence structural patterns in the Ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Catalysts are Tactical<\/h4>\n
In the Complexity Space\u2122 Framework, Catalysts serve as tactical approaches to more readily shift behaviors and actions that influence pattern-based change. Each of the seven catalysts have recognizable functions and roles in organizational activities.<\/p>\n
Connections\u00a0 ~\u00a0 Leadership\u00a0 ~\u00a0 Stories\u00a0 ~\u00a0 Risk Taking\u00a0 ~\u00a0\u00a0Organizational Structures\u00a0 ~\u00a0 Systems\u00a0 ~\u00a0\u00a0Processes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
Meta-Patterns = Large Scale Change<\/h4>\n
We have identified three “meta-patterns” of operational, product or strategic patterns:<\/p>\n
The \u201cStatus Quo\u201d state is a system\u2019s \u201cbusiness as usual\u201d space.\u00a0The goal: consistency.<\/p>\n
In the \u201cInnovation\u201d state, the organization seeks to “do what it already does better.\u00a0The goal: evolutionary change.<\/p>\n
The \u201cMutation\u201d state is where little agreement and certainty exists about what or how things are happening. We like to explain this state as one of “mutational opportunity.” \u00a0The goal: revolutionary change.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Indicators Calibrate Next Steps<\/h4>\n
Indicators prompt one of the key questions in complex change and transformation, \u00a0“Are we accomplishing what we wanted to?”<\/em> by paying attention to the pattern movements that are the result of intentional actions. Indicators help us focus on the unique “pattern shifting” characteristics of Catalyst-driven changes and actions, while offering ongoing evaluation and assessment opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Navigating Change<\/h2><\/div>The Complexity Space\u2122 Framework Navigation Process\u00a0focuses on the process for influencing patterns — patterns of development; patterns of experimentation; patterns of learning — the patterns of change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nDifferent phases of the Navigation Process are highlighted by questions — recognizing\u00a0the emerging nature of the process\u00a0that drives assessment, prioritization, action and learning.<\/p>\n
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Enduring, Deeply Embedded Patterns<\/h4>\n
The Foundation of an Ecosystem is predicated on the ecosystem-wide patterns that persist during constant change.<\/p>\n
History:<\/strong> The ecosystem’s traditions and significant historical milestones<\/p>\n Context:<\/strong> The surroundings in which the ecosystem operates<\/p>\n Culture:<\/strong> Who and what the ecosystem is at its core<\/p>\n Motivation:\u00a0<\/strong>What was the “attractor” that formed the ecosystem?\u00a0 What is the “glue” that holds it together?<\/p>\n<\/div> Proactively Disturbing Patterns can accelerate change and transformation initiatives.<\/p>\n States can \u00a0— and do — change. Those changes can be internally or externally generated and shift patterns across all elements of the Ecosystem to varying degrees. Those changes typically occur because of awareness that the current State does not serve the system today, or will not serve the team or organization in the future.<\/p>\n In the context of the three States (Status Quo, Innovation, Mutation) we have named these triggers “Disruptions.”<\/p>\n<\/div> Linkages serve as the critical connections within and between Ecosystems and their Eco-subsystems.<\/p>\n Linkages enable shared conversation, assessment, prioritization, and potential ways to influence structural patterns in the Ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/div> In the Complexity Space\u2122 Framework, Catalysts serve as tactical approaches to more readily shift behaviors and actions that influence pattern-based change. Each of the seven catalysts have recognizable functions and roles in organizational activities.<\/p>\n Connections\u00a0 ~\u00a0 Leadership\u00a0 ~\u00a0 Stories\u00a0 ~\u00a0 Risk Taking\u00a0 ~\u00a0\u00a0Organizational Structures\u00a0 ~\u00a0 Systems\u00a0 ~\u00a0\u00a0Processes<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> We have identified three “meta-patterns” of operational, product or strategic patterns:<\/p>\n The \u201cStatus Quo\u201d state is a system\u2019s \u201cbusiness as usual\u201d space.\u00a0The goal: consistency.<\/p>\n In the \u201cInnovation\u201d state, the organization seeks to “do what it already does better.\u00a0The goal: evolutionary change.<\/p>\n The \u201cMutation\u201d state is where little agreement and certainty exists about what or how things are happening. We like to explain this state as one of “mutational opportunity.” \u00a0The goal: revolutionary change.<\/p>\n<\/div> Indicators prompt one of the key questions in complex change and transformation, \u00a0“Are we accomplishing what we wanted to?”<\/em> by paying attention to the pattern movements that are the result of intentional actions. Indicators help us focus on the unique “pattern shifting” characteristics of Catalyst-driven changes and actions, while offering ongoing evaluation and assessment opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div> The Complexity Space\u2122 Framework Navigation Process\u00a0focuses on the process for influencing patterns — patterns of development; patterns of experimentation; patterns of learning — the patterns of change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Different phases of the Navigation Process are highlighted by questions — recognizing\u00a0the emerging nature of the process\u00a0that drives assessment, prioritization, action and learning.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/p>\nDisruptions as an Advantage<\/h4>\n
<\/p>\nPatterns that Connect<\/h4>\n
<\/p>\nCatalysts are Tactical<\/h4>\n
<\/p>\nMeta-Patterns = Large Scale Change<\/h4>\n
<\/p>\nIndicators Calibrate Next Steps<\/h4>\n
Navigating Change<\/h2><\/div>
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