Foundations of Systems Sensing

Navigating complexity is an elusive art form. While we acknowledge its increasing importance today, the how remains somewhat of a mystery. What do you actually 'do' when you navigate complexity? And what practices can guide you through it?

This book on systems sensing demystifies one core practice embraced by people working in and with complexity: the Sensing Journey method. It presents 20 diverse case stories, each with details on the setup, application, key learnings, and benefits of the practice in specific contexts, as well as tips for trying it on your own.

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a beginner, this book is an invitation to lean into the unknown and cultivate the artistry of working with our wider ways of knowing to feel our way forward. Learn how to sense a system for meaningful outcomes - from enhancing clarity and confidence, to nurturing trust and relationships, to inspiring creativity and possibility.

This book has been incubated by Collective Transitions. It brings together the experiences of a global range of practitioners who engage wholeheartedly with complex and challenging issues, to enable greater empowerment and coherence.