In today’s post, I am exploring one of the most fascinating aspects of Heinz von Foerster’s work: his complete rejection of philosophical labels and -isms. Von Foerster, the Austrian-Am…| Harish's Notebook - My notes... Lean, Cybernetics, Quality & Data Science.
In today’s post, I am exploring the notion of “doing the right thing.” We encounter this expectation everywhere in workplaces, personal relationships, and civic life. The phrase appears in mission statements, performance reviews, and everyday conversations. At first glance, it feels simple and reassuring. Of course we should do the right thing. In regulated industries, […]| Harish's Notebook – My notes… Lean, Cybernetics, Quality & Data Science.
In today’s post I am exploring the need for ethics in Systems Thinking using the ideas of Heinz von Foerster and Russell Ackoff. Russell Ackoff and Heinz von Foerster came from different traditions…| Harish's Notebook - My notes... Lean, Cybernetics, Quality & Data Science.
In today’s post, I want to explore what I have been thinking of as the Cybernetics of Kindness. In my recent reflections, I have been drawn to the quiet power of compassion and kindness, part…| Harish's Notebook - My notes... Lean, Cybernetics, Quality & Data Science.