Article 8: The CDE Model
The CDE Model helps us discern the deeper patterns in our systems. Although we can’t control outcomes, we can shape conditions so life-giving patterns are more likely to emerge.
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Article 7: Pattern Spotting
This is the seventh article in my 8-week series exploring foundational systems thinking concepts, written for the 2025 RE-AMP Systems Thinking Academy. Whether you’re following along with the series or diving deep into systems practice, this article explores Pattern Spotting — a practice for noticing and sensing emerging patterns in Complex Adaptive Systems. Learn more…
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Article 6: Attending to Our Attention
This is the sixth article in my 8-week series exploring foundational systems thinking concepts, written for the 2025 RE-AMP Systems Thinking Academy. Whether you’re following along with the series or diving deep into systems practice, this article explores Adaptive Action — a simple but profound rhythm for engaging with complexity. Learn more about the Academy…
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HSD Theory and Practice in Network Mapping: An Interview with Glenda Eoyang Pt. 1
“. . . a network map captures and represents those three fundamental characteristics (or CDE) that we think define the nature of all self-organizing systems. CDE means Container, Differences and Exchanges.” ~ Glenda Eoyang
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