LIBRARY
GLO 410: Systems Thinking: Chapter 8: The CDE Model
This guide for Systems Thinking provides students with links to references from the textbook Systems Concepts in Action in addition to other resources to help develop systemic thinkers.
The CDE Model
"One of the unique features of HSD is a means of understanding self-organization through the notion of dimensions that influence the speed, direction, and coherence of self-organizing processes in human systems. These dimensions are containers, differences, and exchanges; together they form the basis of the CDE model."-Systems Concepts in Action, Chapter 8
eBooks/ Articles
- Conditions for Self-Organizing in Human Systems
Eoyang, Glenda H. 2001. "This studv introduces and investigates a model. The CDE Model, which integrates the diverse theoretical and practical approaches to self-organizing human systems." - Human Systems Dynamics: Complexity-based Approach to a Complex Evaluation
Eoyang, Glenda H. 2007. Offers a systemic approach to problem solving which blends CAS and social science (Human System Dynamics.
Videos/ More Examples
Web Resources
- Human Systems Dynamics
Using insights from the physical, mathematical, and computer sciences, HSD helps you see, understand, and influence patterns of behavior and interaction to improve performance in your systems—at work, at home and in community. - Human Systems Dynamics Institute
This article provides a comprehensive explanation of each component of the CDE model. - CDE and Big Brother
This blog post offers an entertaining if somewhat unfaithful application of the CDE model to the reality TV show "Big Brother."
Examples/ Case Studies
- CDE in Self-Organizing Teams
Mountain Goat Software provides this PowerPoint which examines the role the CDE model can play in leading self-organizing teams.