Dick Copeland wrote in part:
>This is the concept I've been wrestling with as I work with postmodern
>learning styles and systems: I've been trying to develop a system of
>mapping complex organizations organically/dynamically rather than linearly
>like most organizational charts. The closest I've come is to use a
>molecular model, but when trying to present that on a one dimensional
>medium it becomes too complex and mystifying to even myself. I've
>generated models using sticks and balls, but even then once the model is
>created it becomes too static to show the ebb and flow of organizational
>attraction/distancing.
>If I'm reinventing the wheel I'd appreciate some resources to study.
Dick,
If you have not already done so, I would recommend reading all of Chapter
3, entitled " Introduction to a System" in Dr. Deming's book " The New
Economics". Actually, I highly recommend reading the whole book :>)
If that is what you are looking for , I can forward to you some examples
of how organizations use system diagrams as a tool for communication,
decision making , innovation, etc. , and making their system visible to
all.
Best regards,
Walt
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