SOFI-VSM Sketch

This diagram integrates Stafford Beer's Viable System Model (VSM) and the Sofi (spheres of influence) model with the aim of enhancing both.

I recommend printing it out and getting colored markers to make your assessment on. Here is a link to a printable pdf .

Click here for an interactive version .

* [ ] Consider the same organization that you assessed with the VSM and assess it with this model.

Works FineNeeds ImprovementCoordinationStaffingInfrastructureSalesMarketingInnovationCultureLeadingOperatingResourcesMarketCommStrategyUrgentActionNeedsAttentionSatisfactoryUnawareSSSSEnterpriseNameCustomersSuppliersMarketGeographiesFinancersCompetitorsIdealFuturesRegulatorsOU-3OU-2OU-1PartnersOperatingUnitsKnowledge

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You may notice that VSM Sys 5 components are highlighted in pink, Sys 4 in purple, Sys 3 in orange, ane Sys 1 in dark green. The items in blue are what I call shared services and include Sys 2.

Feel free to extend your assessment to the environment.

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What can you imagine might come if it if you or others used this exercise elsewhere? - - - - -

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Similar Sofi-VSM with links (homeostats) in drawing.

Arrow diagram

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