INTRODUCTION:

Complexity and adaptive Systems

Komple­xität und adaptive Systeme

In this self-paced course, you will gain basic knowledge of complexity and the structure of complex adaptive systems (CAS).

  • Duration

    50+ hours of videos, eBooks, reflections, scientific studies, and more.

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    1,5+ Hours Video Material

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Discover what defines complexity and how to make your organization future-ready.

Do you understand the future? The modern world is defined by uncertainty, dynamism, and constant change—the perfect environment for complex systems. In our course, you'll learn the secrets of complexity theory, explore linear and nonlinear systems, and discover how self-organization and resilience work in adaptive systems. With Ashby’s Law and Snowden’s Cynefin Framework, you’ll gain concrete tools to make organizations future-ready. Dive into the world of evolution, homeostasis, and entropy. Get ready to shape the future!

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Level

Novice

Prerequisite

This course is designed as an introduction to the topic. No prerequisites are needed.

Your Learning Journey

This course is a good fit for your learning journey if you want to delve deeper into the topic of complexity. It’s a great prerequisite if you're considering joining our Pathfinder Track.

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Yes, you read that right - this course is completely free for you. We want everyone to have the opportunity to understand complexity and find an easy introduction to the topic. Just create an account and you're ready to go!
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A COURSE
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A COURSE
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This course is packed with topics on complex and adaptive systems. We dive into the fundamentals of complexity theory and expand our understanding step by step.
  • Explore the origins of modern uncertainty and complexity through the Industrial Revolution and the VUCA concept.
  • Understand the difference between linear and nonlinear systems and their behavior in chaotic environments.
  • Learn the fundamental principles of complexity theory and the characteristics of complex systems.
  • Use the Cynefin Framework to make informed decisions in simple, complicated, complex, and chaotic situations.
  • Understand the self-organization and adaptability of complex adaptive systems to new conditions.
  • Understand Ashby's Law of Requisite Variety and its application to organizations.
  • Learn how resilience and stability are built in systems and how entropy plays a role in this process.
Your trainer in the course:

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In this course, we have chosen to leverage AI, especially in the videos. These were mostly created with the digital avatar of our trainer, Stefan, which works well at times and exceptionally well at others.

We want to work openly with AI, gather experiences, and explore its applications. Collaborating with AI is particularly exciting for us, as we engage in a dialogical exchange. You can see the current results in this course.
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"The purpose of a system is what it does. There is after all, no point in claiming that the purpose of a system is to do what it constantly fails to do."

— Stafford Beer

"The purpose of a system is what it does. There is after all, no point in claiming that the purpose of a system is to do what it constantly fails to do."

— Stafford Beer

For whom is this course intended?

This course is perfect for you if you've already encountered the term complexity and want to deepen your understanding of it. This often happens in the context of VUCA and agile training. As a Scrum Master, Agile Coach, or similar roles, you will find numerous background information and systemic connections here.People from transformation teams or a Lean Agile Center of Excellence (LACE) will also feel well-supported. Agile roles will gain a much better understanding of the WHY? and can transform their organizations in a more targeted way.
However, the primary focus here is on complexity and not agility. So, it's perfectly fine if your organization doesn't operate within a framework like Scrum or SAFe. Systemic coaches will find many points of connection here, and middle managers will receive numerous insights on how to create a modern organization and gradually implement a complex adaptive system. If you want to spontaneously embark on a learning journey about complexity, this is a perfect and accessible introduction.
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Introduction

Complexity and adaptive Systems

Start your self-paced course now and get an introduction to the topic of complexity. You will learn how you can contribute to developing a modern organization with a complex adaptive system.