Category: Viable System Model

  • Viable System Model – Example Small Consulting Business

    Viable System Model – Example Small Consulting Business

    This is the third part of my series of concise, activity-based explanations of the Viable System Model. These are designed not only to support learners but also to provide ideas for VSM coaches and consultants (especially, when it is about explaining the model to clients). Part 3: A small consulting business through the lens of the Viable…

  • Viable System Model – Person Example

    Viable System Model – Person Example

    This is the second part of my series of concise, activity-based explanations of the Viable System Model. These are designed not only to support learners but also to provide ideas for VSM coaches and consultants (especially, when it is about explaining it to clients). Part 2: An individual person through the lens of the Viable…

  • Viable System Model Explained – The Activity Series

    Viable System Model Explained – The Activity Series

    I you are looking for simple yet concise examples which explain the Viable System Model this is a good starting point. The found of the series is the basic question: How can activities of different types of organizations be understood through the lens of the VSM? Overview VSM Examples A family as a viable system…

  • Viable System Model – Family Example

    Viable System Model – Family Example

    The Viable System Model (VSM) can seem complex at first glance, with its abundance of symbols, lines, and loops. However, it becomes surprisingly straightforward when connected to the fundamental activities of real-world organizations. Since my mission of disseminating the VSM is going on, I am launching a series of concise, activity-based explanations. These are designed…