Implications for enterprises

The characteristics of a CAS provide meaningful pointers for reinfusing life into companies. The following table is a summary of the implications for businesses, which are derived from the characteristics of a CAS:

CAS characteristic	Implication for enterprises
Continuous evolution	Enhanced agility
Autonomous and self-organizing agents	Responsive structure
Agents' interactions influence system behavior	Build social density Amplify success stories Encourage healthy friction
Agents' behavior is driven by purpose	Link purpose to work
Loosely-coupled agents	Balance proximity and modularity
Variety is a source of strength	Cultivate diversity
Emergent behavior	Build on emergence
Nonlinear relationship between cause and effect	Shorter feedback loops Experiment with lever points
The fine line between order and chaos	Balance order and chaos Selective destruction Simple rules Safe to fail experiments
Effectiveness over efficiency	Prioritize effectiveness...