Systems and Values

Monday, August 26, 2002 Copyright © 1993-2002 Dr. Martin L.W. Hall

Hi, I got this from the ASC list:

It is my sad duty to share the news that Stafford Beer died August 23 in Toronto, Canada. He had been ill for several months but up to a short time ago had been expected to recover. Stafford was not only one of the great thinkers in cybernetics, but also one of the great doers. His work on effective organizations dates frombefore World War II and he has had great influence both within and outside of the field of cybernetics and systems. From the first time I met Stafford in the mid-eighties, I was impressed with his enthusiasm, warmth and irreverence, as well as his passion for his work. His
passing is a great loss for our field--but he has left behind enduring gifts in the form of his written work, and the results of his Viable
Systems interventions in real world organizations.

Allenna will be sending a note out to the membership when she feels ready. In the meantime, we will update you with any information we receive including memorial service arrangements.

In sadness,
Kevin Kreitman
Vice President, American Society for Cybernetics

posted by Martin Hall 12:52 PM

Wednesday, August 07, 2002 Copyright © 1993-2002 Dr. Martin L.W. Hall

Plan for Succession. Here is a good article that talks about the probelms with leadership and succession. SF Chronicle.

posted by Martin Hall 6:15 AM

Tuesday, August 06, 2002 Copyright © 1993-2002 Dr. Martin L.W. Hall

Young leaders have their eyes on the future

"College students from 22 countries participate in the second annual Global Leaders Program."

On Christian Science Monitor: Learning

Leaders Urged to Stick to Pledges to Save Planet

"( BY MANOAH ESIPISU, Reuters, 08/06/2002 08:53 AM EDT)"

On Miami Herald: Nation

posted by Martin Hall 5:57 PM