Human Systems Dynamics (HSD)

We have come to understand the dynamics of large group events through the study of complexity science and chaos theory and their application to the behavior of human systems. A body of theory is evolving called Human Systems Dynamics (HSD) that connects the nonlinear sciences with the social sciences and provides insights into the self-organizing behaviors of human systems (Eoyang, 2002; Eoyang, 2003).

In rapid, unpredictable change no one has time for complicated tools or obtuse theories. Complex times require simple strategies. HSD Models & Methods are as simple as they are powerful.

A model helps you see a system from a particular perspective. A method gives you options for action. HSD provides a collection of Models & Methods. Each one of them supports action in three ways by improving perception, sense making, and action in unpredictable and uncontrollable situations.

We acknowledge the scholars and practitioners who came before us and laid a foundation on which HSD is based. Per Bak, Ilya Prigogine, Stuart Kauffman, Jack Cohen, Brenda Zimmerman, Ralph Stacy, Dave Snowden, Kevin Dooley, Jeff Goldstein, and many more have informed and enlivened this work. We also thank the 650 certified HSD Professionals who use, adapt, adjust, and enhance the M&Ms as they support their clients around the world.