Influencing Patterns for Change: A Human Systems Dynamics Approach for Leaders

This Primer provides change leaders with a clear understanding of how to bring about system-wide change in today's rapidly shifting landscape. Change leaders need a solid foundation from which to guide their organizations toward greater adaptability. Based on metaphors from complexity science, this book offers key building blocks to establish that foundation from which change leaders can increase the adaptive capacity of their organizations. Each chapter takes complex ideas and uses simple language to describe the five building blocks required to help change leaders see the patterns in their systems, understand the dynamics at play and be able to intervene to move toward sustainability. Change leaders can read this book now and begin action within hours.

Royce Holladay is a consultant, writer, poet, and artist. She is a change agent who is committed to bringing about organizational and societal change by focusing on how groups can build their adaptive capacities to address issues of justice, diversity and inclusion, peace, and personal fulfillment of individuals. Her practice is built on the foundations of Human Systems Dynamics, a field of research and practice that emerges at the intersection of Complexity and Social Sciences. A prolific writer, Royce uses language, images, and physical engagement to convey complex ideas in simple, applicable terms. Kristine Quade has 30 years of experience working as a change agent in corporate and public institutions. A published author, visionary and influential thinker, Kristine is a recognized leader in the field of Organization Development. Based in the field of Human Systems Dynamics, she has focused on the role of leadership to establish new approaches, insights, and tools to help today's leader face the challenges of today's shifting landscape of business and management.