1. [something to do with complexity]
Tobias Mayer — Agile Cymru, 7-8 July 2015
2. System
1. a set of connected things or parts
forming a complex whole
2. a set of principles or procedures
according to which something is
done
Ref: Oxford Dictionary
17. Characteristics of System Types
Mechanical Organic
Discernible
Transparent
Objective
Has finite elements
Known end state
Deterministic
Encourage statements of
truth —
“If this, then that”
Complex
Opaque
Subjective
Has non-finite elements
Unknown end-state
Nondeterministic
Encourages questions and
observations —
“If this, then what?”
23. Characteristics of System Types
Mechanical Organic
Discernible
Transparent
Objective
Has finite elements
Known end state
Deterministic
Statements of truth
“if this, then that”
Requires experts
Benefits from control
Responds to commanding
leadership
Complex
Opaque
Subjective
Has non-finite elements
Unknown end-state
Nondeterministic
Questions and observations
“if this, then what?”
Requires artisans
Benefits from release
Responds to guidance and
nurturing