Complex System Governance Development Methodology

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AbstractThis chapter explores a development methodology for Complex System Governance (CSG). The conceptual foundations and reference model for CSG have been articulated elsewhere as well as in this book. While these foundations provide answers to ‘what CSG is’ and ‘why it is important’, our present focus is targeted to examine ‘how it is done’. This chapter aims to achieve three primary objectives. First, an introduction lays the foundation for elaboration of the CSG Development Methodology. This includes aspects of CSG and methodology essential to the following exploration of the CSG Development Methodology. Second, a 3-staged methodology for CSG development is examined. This 3-staged methodology includes Initialization (setting the current state of CSG and the supporting context), Development Mapping (analysis to determine priorities, feasibility, and capacity for CSG development), and Development (selection, planning, and execution of priority development initiatives to enhance performance of CSG functions). Third, several critical issues concerning the deployment of the CSG Development Methodology are examined. A spectrum of possible CSG methodology deployment concerns and associated issues are examined. The influence of these issues on design, execution, and the ultimate evolution of CSG for an organization (system) is examined. The chapter concludes with application-based insights for advancing CSG Development Methodology.KeywordsCSG development methodologySystem developmentCSG deployment