Future Challenges for Complex System Governance Research and Practice

Abstract

AbstractThis chapter provides an overview of the current state of the CSG field, including achievements, future challenges, and developmental directions. CSG is introduced as an evolution and distinction from System of Systems Engineering. Following the introduction, four primary areas of exploration are examined. First, a summary of the current state of the CSG Field is conducted. The current state of the field is critiqued with respect to what has been accomplished as well as present shortcomings. Second, advancement challenges across the spectrum of theoretical/conceptual, application, and supporting methods/tools/techniques are examined. Third, the future development of the CSG Field as ‘the system-science based engineering of technologies for application to improve design, execution, and development of complex systems’ is explored. Fourth, major points of consideration for advancing practice of CSG is examined. The chapter concludes with a set of exercises to examine critical issues in the design, execution, and evolution of systems using CSG.KeywordsCSG fieldDevelopment challengesFuture directions