Tag Archives: Complexity & change

Autopoiesis and Spirituality

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Giorgio Bertini

The term “autopoiesis” was introduced by Maturana and Varela around 1972 by combining the Greek words auto (self-) and poiesis (creation, production) to refer to the mechanism by which living systems continually produce themselves as autonomous unities. “When we speak … Continue reading →

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Complexity, Innovation, and Development: Schumpeter Revisited

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Giorgio Bertini

The role of innovation and entrepreneurship is increasingly getting policy attention in emerging countries. A growing body of literature is deriving its inspiration from the work of Joseph Schumpeter. His seminal 1911 book, The Theory of Economic Development, outlined a … Continue reading →

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The Complexity of Human Civilization

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Giorgio Bertini

There is evidence that a transition in the structure of human organizations is occurring with intriguing consequences. Historical and contemporary evidence suggests that human organizations are undergoing a transition away from hierarchical control. From a complex systems perspective, a hierarchical … Continue reading →

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Readings on Strategy & Complexity

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Giorgio Bertini

This list has been developed based on a broad interpretation of the subject of ‘strategy & complexity’. Resources will, therefore, more, or less directly relate to ‘being strategic in the face of complexity’. Many of the articles and reports referred … Continue reading →

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Complexity Perspectives in Innovation and Social Change

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Giorgio Bertini

Innovation is nowadays a question of life and death for many of the economies of the western world. Yet, due to our generally reductionist scientific paradigm, invention and innovation are rarely studied scientifically. Most work prefers to study its context … Continue reading →

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Coping with Complexity: Child and Adult Poverty

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Giorgio Bertini

Listening to people talk about their experience of poverty, it is clear that poverty is complex and multi-dimensional. Poverty is more than simply a lack of income. It is the stress caused by the inability to make ends meet, social … Continue reading →

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Complexity Science and Social Entrepreneurship – Adding Social Value through Systems Thinking

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Giorgio Bertini

This ground-breaking volume explores social entrepreneurship from the perspective of complexity science and systems thinking. Case studies, models, simulations, and theoretical papers advance both theory and practice, providing an innovative and comprehensive look at these dynamic topics. Written by complexity … Continue reading →