The Systems Bible
by John Gall
Gall's satirical laws of systems: a complex system that works evolved from a simple one that worked; systems tend to oppose their own function. Funny and deeply true.
Read it if…
you work inside or build systems and need a laugh with your wisdom.
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Skip it if…
you want a textbook.
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Three things you will actually use
- Start simple.
- Systems grow and oppose their function.
- Reality is whatever the system reports.
Do this first
Read it and underline the laws that describe your organization.
Our verdict
Systemantics.
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