The three main Now-to-New modes: innovation, change and problem solving

Now-to-New is an umbrella term for innovation, change and problem solving work, each representing a shift from the current situation (Now) to what’s need instead (New).

Read about how the term Now-to-New came into being

The holonic nature of the Now-to-New concept

A holon is something that is simultaneously a whole in and of itself, as well as a part of a larger whole. In this way, a holon can be considered a subsystem within a larger hierarchical system (Wikipedia). The term was coined by Arthur Koestler.

The diagram below illustrates the linear and holonic forms of Now-to-New work and shows how each successive New becomes a new Now.

Now-to-New, linear and holonic forms

Now-to-New project map

Now-to-New project map - innovation mode
View the change and problem solving version of the project map

Read more about Now-to-New

The evolution of the Now-to-New project model

Examine a typical Now-to-New project from start to finish

Examples of actual Now-to-New projects selected from my casebook

How the term Now-to-New came into being

The greatcreator’s embodied Now-to-New model

Readiness work sets the Now-to-New project in motion

Some open source and proprietary Now-to-New methods

The three Now-to-New action modes — Part 1

The three Now-to-New action modes — Part 2

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