Pontifex Consulting

Even without conscious and disciplined study of systems thinking, system dynamics—or as I refer to the intersection, systemic intelligence—we can approach life in ways more harmonious and congruent with the systemic principles of the universe. Barry Richmond referred to this as Systems Being.

Systems Being is the core way of living that allows us to achieve Global Citizen status (Donella Meadows).

This first blog in a series on Systems Being describes a foundational trait of Systems Being: Ripple Across Time Awareness.

Our awareness that all actions leave traces. Some are intended consequences. Some are unintended consequences. And many we never know about. But our intent—the awareness we bring to our actions—will determine the quality and goodness of the impacts we make. Even if we are unaware of them.

I use a story of the musical lineage—the cascading impacts—between individuals and across generations to highlight the nature of Ripple Across Time Awareness.

Ripple Across Time Awareness — Pontifex Consulting Ripple Across Time Awareness is a foundational trait of those embodying Systems Being. Systems Being is beyond systems thinking and beyond systemic intelligence. It’s the ability to live in ways that are consistent with the way the universe works…and in ways that improve the health of the cosmos...

Excellent use of data visualization. Given what it's describing, I can't use the words "love it". But it's an amazing application of using spatial and animation visualization.

SVS: GISTEMP Climate Spiral The visualization presents monthly global temperature anomalies between the years 1880-2021. These temperatures are based on the GISS Surface Temperature Analysis (GISTEMP v4), an estimate of global surface temperature change. Anomalies are defined relative to a base period of 19...

My new video on how to apply STOCK AND FLOW THINKING (aka Bathtub Dynamics) to understand and address high leverage, adaptive challenges.

Stock and Flow Thinking—An Introduction The key to finding leverage is to build useful mental models that capture the physics of the “system” you’re trying to influence. Specifically, you need to h...

An Introduction to Systemic Intelligence (SysQ)–Practical Skills for Navigating Tumultuous Circumstances
April 21, 2020
2-3 PM ET

We have entered uncharted territory. Within just a matter of weeks, unemployment spiked to record levels. Whole sectors of the economy have all but vanished. Business once conducted in person–because it had always been so–is now virtual. There’s been an immediate spike in the uninsured (in the US) and globally, health systems have seen demand well beyond the capacity to meet needs.

How will you and your team navigate this time to address the new urgent, unforeseen challenges you now face? How can you ensure your actions of today not only address these new challenges, but prepare for the new future–without creating long-term, negative unintended consequences?

One essential skill you'll need is systemic intelligence (SysQ). In this one-hour webinar, you will learn:
Why we need greater SysQ, the basics of SysQ , and how you can build and successfully apply SysQ by using a proven process and toolkit.

To learn more, click this link:
http://findinghighleverage.com/introtosysqwebinar/

Registration link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kzelnm11T3ym0TLgonObjw