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Five Truths of Change

 We must no longer see the world as a machine with isolated, separate parts needing to be “fixed.” Rather, we must recognize that each part is connected to a greater whole. 
“whole system transformation” is more than simply a change that affects the entire system, it means that the entire system is involved in creating itself anew. 
The five truths of change are:
System: A system is comprised of a set of parts or components that are related or interconnected in such a way as to form an organic whole that focuses on performing a function. Thus, applied to organizations of people, the term “system” means that it is composed of two or more people, and perhaps other elements, connected for the purpose of performing a function. 
Purpose: The transformation is clearly purposeful. if you don’t know where you’re going, you literally won’t know when you get there. And this is why having a clear purpose is so important. Purpose is defined as a positive difference that occurs through the transformation.
Journey: The transformation is a dynamic journey.Whole system transformation is comprised of more than just an event. It is a purposeful system-wide journey of change. The journey is characterized by key actions, important questions, critical decisions, and ways to evaluate progress at each step along with way. A transformation journey is an ongoing process, not a one- or two-day strategic planning session.
Theory: Transformation is guided by theory. The next truth is the notion that the founders ground themselves in the building blocks of theoretical frameworks. Each of the founders and all of their followers honor the work of the people who went before them, who developed theories. 
Values: Transformation is shaped by values. Each of the founders of whole system transformation methodologies that we studied is profoundly and consistently driven by values. We as consultants must live our values with every breath we take, every word we utter, and every design we use. When we are intervening in a system and we always are, it is particularly critical to live our people values at every step


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