Open Systems Theory: Joy-Driven Development (Part 1)

This week’s newsletter brings the key highlights from the 11th episode of the Cyb3rSyn Labs Podcast, featuring Martin Chesbrough. In Part 1 of our conversation, Martin discusses his professional trajectory, including his early exposure to Systems Thinking through his work in operations research and later, his formal study of the subject during a Master's program.

He reflects on his experience at Nokia Networks, recognizing the limitations of a purely mechanistic view of organizations and the crucial importance of considering the human element. Martin also introduces the concept of "joy-driven development," drawing connections to the philosophy of W. Edwards Deming and the practices of Menlo Innovations, proposing it as a human-centered approach to software development.

He elegantly sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Open Systems Theory, particularly the work of Fred Emery and its relevance to understanding and managing organizations effectively.

Table of Contents

• Podcast with Martin Chesbrough

  • The Continuous Learner: Why "Intern"?

  • Soft Systems and Real-World Application

  • The Philosophy of Quality: Beyond Process

  • The Shift from Mechanistic to Humanistic

  • Discovering Open Systems Theory

  • Joy-Driven Development

• Podcast - Part 1

• Books Recommendations