By looking at collective intelligence (CI) through four distinct lenses, this paper draws on recent research in organizational design, evolutionary economics, cognitive sciences, knowledge ecology and political economy to built a twin path forward: collective intelligence and collective leadership. It lays out elements of a framework for building this twin path beyond chaos.

Document presents selected chapters (Chapter 2 - The limits of management language & Chapter 3 - Adaptability) from the book The Praxis Equation: Design Principles for Intelligent Organization.

Author analyzes the relation between individuals and organisations. He envisions a corporation as a network of communities with interlocking membership and fuzzy boundaries on edges.

Author analyzes "foresight" that he defines as the ability to see the "shadow of the future" being cast based on the expectation of continuous integration. This understanding of unfolding patterns can provide a great advantage for the impact of current action on future success.

Article from The Observer Sunday 14 May 1995 about the conference "Complexity and Strategy - the Intelligent Organization".