The VSM Guide |
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An introduction to the
Viable System Model
as a diagnostic & design tool
for co-operatives & federations
Jon Walker
Version 3.2 (2020)
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Introduction
Preface
Section 0: Cybernetic Eyes
Section 1: The Quick Guide to the VSM
Section 2: Case Studies
Hebden Water Milling 1985
Triangle Wholefoods 1986
One Mondragon Co-operative 1991
Section 3: Preliminary Diagnosis
Janus interlude
Section 4: Designing Autonomy
Section 5: The Internal Balance
Section 6: Information Systems
Section 7: Balance with the Environment
Section 8: Policy Systems
Section 9: The Whole System
Section 10: Application to Federations
Bibliography
Links
Appendix 1: Levels of Recursion
Appendix 2: Variety
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LINKS
(compiled John Waters)
The VSM and Management Cybernetics
Cybernetics and Systems Theory
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