Cybernetics

Dissipative Structures: How Systems Stay Alive Far from Equilibrium

Jordan Ellis July 10, 2026

Ilya Prigogine's dissipative structures theory explains how open systems maintain complex order by importing energy and exporting entropy. Learn what this means for organizations and change.

General Systems Theory Cybernetics

Exploring Wicked Problems Systemically

Jordan Ellis October 29, 2025

Some problems can’t be fixed by quick solutions or standard checklists. They’re “wicked problems” — complex, messy, and deeply interconnected…

Cybernetics General Systems Theory

Cybernetics Unveiled: Exploring the Science of Communication and Control in Systems

Jordan Ellis November 5, 2024

Cybernetics, a science centered on communication and control in systems, is key to understanding how both living beings and machines…

Cybernetics Systems Thinkers

Norbert Wiener: The Father of Cybernetics

Alexandra Sterling October 9, 2024

Have you ever wondered how machines can work together with humans to solve problems? This amazing concept was explored by…

Systems Leadership Cybernetics Organizational Learning

Understanding POSIWID: A Leadership Tool for Evaluating Systems

Jordan Ellis September 27, 2024

In the fast-paced world of management, understanding the nuances of systems and their functions is critical for effective leadership. One…