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SUMMARY:The Viable System Model: Theory and Application
DESCRIPTION:In this VSM Course [ 4 (5-hour) days]\, you’ll learn about the Viable System Model\, one of the most popular systemic approaches to management\, pioneered by Stafford Beer. You will be immersed in the theory through practical examples on how to manage complexity in organisations\, and you will learn how to put it into practice by following a systemic methodology – the Self-Transformation Methodology’. \nAfter the module\, you will know how to diagnose an organisation of any scale\, how to redesign it using cybernetic criteria; and how to think cybernetically and master the basic principles of complexity management\, organisational viability and recursive governance. \nBy the end of the module you will be certified by Metaphorum Cooperative Ltd. as a VSM Coach. And you will also become a member of the Cooperative for one year\, which will give you access to a global community of cybernetic experts and practitioners learning together and jointly developing its knowledge and resources. \nDates:\nNovember the 13th and the 27th [13:00-18:00 pm – UK wintertime (GMT)] \nDecember the 4th and the 11th [13:00-18:00 pm – UK wintertime(GMT)] \nCost: see Angela’s website. \nLanguage\nCourse: English \nTraining material: English \nUpon completion of the VSM Coach course\, and when you are ready to fully put it into practice in an organisation of your choice\, you can complete a VSM Designer Course to be mentored by the Trainer. More details \nTestimonial from Peter Tuddenham (mp3 audio) \nBook your place\nReserve your seat now – Click here to enroll \nPRICING: COURSE FEES: £1000 (INCLUDING CERTIFICATION)\n[If a bursary or scholarship was required\, please communicate  with the trainer]. \nONLY a few Spots left for this cohort !! \nPlease pay here
URL:https://metaphorum.org/event/the-viable-system-model-theory-and-application
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SUMMARY:VSM Coach Course Sept. 2025 - Deutsch
DESCRIPTION:Ein drei-Tages-Kurs für die Zertifizierung als VSM Coach.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWie treffen Sie Entscheidungen\, wie gestalten Sie die Kommunikationskanäle in Ihrem Unternehmen? Davon hängt ab\, wie anpassungsfähig\, wie kontrollierbar Ihr Unternehmen ist. In vielen Unternehmen wird diese Dimension unterbewertet. Als “state of the art” der Organisationsdiagnose fokussiert das VSM auf das Nervensystem der Organisation\, die Entscheidungs- und Kommunikationsprozesse\, und geht damit über die “normale” Sicht auf Organigramme und Prozesse hinaus. Diese dritte Dimension des Organisierens bietet bahnbrechende neue Erkenntnisse für eine Diagnose und Gestaltung des Unternehmens. Richtig gestaltet\, macht sie den Umgang mit Komplexität zur Stärke eines Unternehmens. Der Kurs versetzt Sie in die Lage\, Dysfunktionen und Verbesserungsmöglichkeiten für Ihre Organisation zu diagnostizieren.  \n\n\n \n\n\nTrainer\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n	\n		\n		\n			\n  \n\n\nMartin Pfiffner (1965) lives in Switzerland. After studying economics at the University of St. Gallen HSG\, he earned his doctorate in systems-oriented management with Prof. Dr. Fredmund Malik (management) and Prof. Dr. Peter Gross (sociology). Later he complemented his education by studying management cybernetics with Prof. Dr. Stafford Beer. He is a Fellow of the Cybernetic Society\, FCybS. \nFrom 1990 to 2012\, Martin worked as a management consultant for Management Zentrum St. Gallen. He was responsible for the development of managerial cybernetics with a focus on the application development of the Viable System Model\, the dissemination of Syntegration in Europe\, the establishment of the International Bionics Center IBZ in Munich and the Cwarel-Isaf Institute and its conferences – a predecessor of Metaphorum. \nBetween 2013 and 2016 he owned a SKEMA martial arts school and was president of the SKEMA association Switzerland. In 2017 together with friends Martin established the Fondation Oroborus in Switzerland with the purpose of disseminating applied management cybernetics. \nToday he works as an independent top management consultant\, speaker\, publisher and researcher. He still practices martial arts and plays the guitar in an alternative-rock band.
URL:https://metaphorum.org/event/vsm-coach-course-3d-feb-2025-deutsch
CATEGORIES:VSM Coach
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SUMMARY:VSM Coach Course Feb 2025 - English
DESCRIPTION:A three day training course leading to the VSM Coach certification. \n \n \nHow do you make decisions\, how do you design the communication channels in your company? How adaptive\, how controllable your company is depends on this. In many companies\, this dimension is undervalued. \n \n \nAs the “state of the art” in organizational diagnosis\, the VSM focuses on the nervous system of the organization\, the decision-making and communication processes\, and thus goes beyond the “normal” views of organizational charts and processes. \n \n \nThis third dimension of organizing offers groundbreaking new insights for a diagnosis and design of the enterprise. Properly designed\, it turns dealing with complexity into a company’s strength. \n \n \nThe course will enable you to diagnose dysfunctions and improvement opportunities for your organization. \n  \nTrainer\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n	\n		\n		\n			\n  \n\n\nMartin Pfiffner (1965) lives in Switzerland. After studying economics at the University of St. Gallen HSG\, he earned his doctorate in systems-oriented management with Prof. Dr. Fredmund Malik (management) and Prof. Dr. Peter Gross (sociology). Later he complemented his education by studying management cybernetics with Prof. Dr. Stafford Beer. He is a Fellow of the Cybernetic Society\, FCybS. \nFrom 1990 to 2012\, Martin worked as a management consultant for Management Zentrum St. Gallen. He was responsible for the development of managerial cybernetics with a focus on the application development of the Viable System Model\, the dissemination of Syntegration in Europe\, the establishment of the International Bionics Center IBZ in Munich and the Cwarel-Isaf Institute and its conferences – a predecessor of Metaphorum. \nBetween 2013 and 2016 he owned a SKEMA martial arts school and was president of the SKEMA association Switzerland. In 2017 together with friends Martin established the Fondation Oroborus in Switzerland with the purpose of disseminating applied management cybernetics. \nToday he works as an independent top management consultant\, speaker\, publisher and researcher. He still practices martial arts and plays the guitar in an alternative-rock band. \n\n\n\n \n\n		\n		\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n \n \n 
URL:https://metaphorum.org/event/vsm-coach-course-3d-feb-2025-english
CATEGORIES:VSM Coach
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SUMMARY:VSM Coach Online Course in English
DESCRIPTION:An Online VSM Coach Course with Angela Espinosa \n  \nEnglish: Friday 15th November – Friday 13th December 2024\nCOMPLETE THE APPLICATION FORM \n\nAims: This VSM training package aims to: \n\nIntroduce the Viable System Model (VSM)\, and in particular\, the ‘viability and sustainability’ approach\, which emphasizes the need for organisational sustainability as well as viability.\nIntroduce the ‘Self-Transformation Methodology’ to guide implementation of the VSM.\nFacilitate practicing the VSM and the STM in organisations chosen by students\nIntroduce theory and tools for Performance Management and Self Governance\nOffer a critical review of VSM theory and applications\n\nApproach: \n\nThe module will apply an action learning approach – learning by doing’:\n\nIt will introduce the basic cybernetic concepts underlying VSM theory\n\n\nThrough real life examples\, students will learn to apply these concepts in their personal and organisational lives\n\n\nThe VSM theory will be applied by the students in an organisation of their choice. They will be ‘role playing’ as internal consultants and as employees or customers from the organisation\, to learn how to:\n\n model the organisation as a viable system\n\n\nanalyse current shortcomings of the organisation\, by following VSM criteria of effectiveness\n\n\ndesign a more effective organisation\, following VSM criteria\n\n\nunderstand VSM criteria for self-governance and review current performance management systems and decision-making spaces.\n\n\nThe module will be delivered online\, and will include interactive workshops with presentations\, using collaborative online technology (e.g.\, Miro)\, to share exercises and exchange of experiences.\n\nAssessment: \n\nStudents learning and contributions will be peer-reviewed\, through team works\, and final presentations of their findings\nStudents are invited to summarise their learning in a brief critical essay about the VSM and the strengths and limitations of applying the VSM\n\nAgenda for VSM Coach Course in English \n\nDay One: Introduction to the VSM a. Managing organisational complexity b. The Viable System Model c. Viability and Sustainability (v & s) d. Applications of the VSM\nDay Two: The Self Transformation Methodology a. Organisational Identity b. Recursive Analysis c. Preliminary VSM diagnosis\nDay Three: Full VSM diagnosis a. S1/Environment b. S1/S2/S3 c. S3/S4/S5 d. Organisational Pathologies\nDay Four: VSM Design a. Aligning Strategy\, Structure and Technology i. VSM of the desired organisation ii. Developing roles and mechanisms for strategy implementation iii. Required ICT developments b. Self-Transformation Projects\nDay Five: Self-governance a. Performance Management i. Reviewing KPIs ii. Reviewing Performance Management Systems b. Analysing Decision-Making mechanisms c. Sustainable Self-Governance\n\n Course duration 24 hours- Dates: 5 days each from 13:00 to 18:00 UK \nEnglish Course Dates: \n\nNovember the 15th\,  13:00 to 18:00\nNovember the 22nd \, 13:00 to 18:00\nNovember the 29th 13:00 to 18:00\nDecember the 6th 13:00 to 18:00\nDecember the 13th 13:00 to 17:00\n\nNote: once completed the registrations\, the Trainer and the students can adjust this timetable in the most convenient way for all. \nLanguage \n\nCourse: English\nTraining material: English\nPricing: Course fees: £1000.00\n\nPLEASE PAY USING THIS LINK TO TICKET TAILOR   \nTrainer\n\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n	\n		\n		\n			\n  \n\n\n\nDr Angela Espinosa (Colombia\, 1958) has been an international leader in developing the Viable System Model. She worked closely with S Beer and co-founded and led the Metaphorum to develop his legacy when he passed away. \n\n\nAngela has three decades experience in teaching\, coaching\, and consulting in the VSM in Europe and Latin-America. She has published extensively on applications and developments of the Viable System Model. \n\n\nShe is an Emeritus Fellow from the Centre for Systems Studies at the University of Hull\, Honorary Senior Research Fellow in Exeter University; a Fellow of the British Cybernetics Society; and an Associated Professor in Transylvania Executive Education.  \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n		\n		\n	\n	\n	\n\n\n \n \n 
URL:https://metaphorum.org/event/10458
CATEGORIES:VSM Coach
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