VARIETY DYNAMICS

A NEW BODY OF SYSTEMS METHODS AND A NEW MATHEMATICAL FIELD FOR MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF DYNAMICALLY COMPLEX AND HYPER-COMPLEX MULTI-ACTOR SYSTEMS

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of the development of Variety Dynamics.

Variety Dynamics is an extensive body of theory  and a new suite of systems methods to address the management and control of complex systems.

The development of Variety Dynamics includes: the development of a new mathematical field; the basis of a new approach to managing  and controlling complex and hyper-complex systems; over 45 axioms for analysis and development of successful systems management decision-making;  new and improved definitions of complex systems and hyper-complex systems; a complete replacement explanation of the phenomena and theories to date referred to as ‘wicked problems’ along with new approaches to address them; a formal explanation of the limitations of existing traditional systems methods and an explanation of why they fail; and, in short, a new foundation for the international systems sciences field.

The paper will first explain limitations of exiting systems methods and the centrality of different forms of prediction in all systems management and control activities pertaining to complex  and hyper-complex systems. It will then outline the above elements of the Variety Dynamics field with examples from real world complex and hyper complex systems.