1. Evolution of a
Collaborative System
- A Systems-based approach to Innovative and Sustainable
Collaborative Strategies -
April 2014
Carolina Fernandez-Jansink

2. Systems Thinking
Basics of Framework
Ecological System
Collaborative System
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3. Systems Thinking 3
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Systems Thinking
 Interconnected
& part of a whole
 Dynamic Context
Reductionist Thinking
 Isolated
& localized units
 Static Context

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Systems Thinking
 Interconnected
& part of a whole
 Dynamic Context
Intrinsic Elements of Ecosystems:
 Embedded
 Resilient
 Responsive
 Adaptive

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 Collaboration in Nature is ever-evolving to fit the changing context.
 One single organism can have many different types of relationships
with other organisms at the same time and over time.

7. Basics of Framework 7
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 The Adaptive
Cycle
 The S-curve

8. Basics of Framework 8
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 Large or small
 Diverse / powerful
 Facilitating or Controlling
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10. Ecological System 10
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11. Collaborative System 11
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Gracias!
Carolina Fernandez-Jansink
carolina.jansink@gmail.com