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What is Holons ?

A holon is something that is simultaneously a whole and a part.

Additional Glossary Terms

Critical Systems Heuristics

Critical Systems Heuristics (CSH), developed by Werner Ulrich, is a philosophical framework for reflective and emancipatory practice. Its core is boundary critique, using 12 boundary questions to systematically surface the

Agency

Agency refers to the ability of an individual or organization to act independently and make decisions that affect themselves or others. It is the capacity to take action and have

Black Box

A black box is a system where only the inputs (what goes in) and outputs (what comes out) are observed, focusing on its behaviour without examining how it works inside.

Complex Adaptive Systems

A “Complex Adaptive System” is a collection of diverse, interconnected entities that adapt and interact with each other, leading to emergent behaviours and patterns. These systems are characterized by their

Action Research

The term “action research” was coined around 1944 by the social psychologist Kurt Lewin. Lewin strongly believed that research in the social sciences must serve social practice, arguing that “Research

Function

A function refers to the distinct purpose, role, or action that a component or subsystem carries out within a larger system. It is how a part contributes to the overall