Template Guide Part 2

Guide to Integrating and Building Your VSM Using All Systems: Part 2

Now that you have completed a first draft of System 1 (daily operations) and System 5 (identity and purpose), it’s time to integrate the remaining systems to complete your individual VSM model. This will allow you to ensure that your identity and purpose (System 5) are aligned with your operations (System 1) and that the other systems work harmoniously to maintain stability, adaptability, and efficiency.

Step 1: Overview of All VSM Systems

Here is a quick reminder of the systems and their primary roles within your VSM framework:

• System 5 (Identity and Purpose): Defines who you are, your beliefs, values, and core goals. • System 4 (Intelligence and Learning): Focuses on external scanning, learning, and future planning. • System 3 (Control and Resource Management): Manages the allocation of resources and ensures that daily operations are in line with long-term goals. • System 3 (Audit):* Acts as an internal audit function, assessing whether System 3 and System 1 are functioning properly. • System 2 (Coordination and Balance): Ensures smooth interaction and coordination between different roles and activities. • System 1 (Operations): Day-to-day activities and tasks.

In this guide, we will build on Systems 1 and 5 and integrate Systems 2, 3, 3\*, and 4 to create a fully functional, self-regulating system.

Step 2: System 4 - Learning, Scanning, and Adaptation

System 4 helps you adjust and plan for the future by scanning your environment and learning from new experiences. It connects the external world with your internal system.

2.1 Scanning the Environment

• Identify external factors that may impact your identity, goals, or operations. This includes: • Changes in your career, relationships, health, or societal trends. • New opportunities for learning or development. • Example: You may notice that your work environment is shifting towards remote work, which could require new skills in managing virtual teams or time management.

2.2 Learning and Adapting

• Based on the external factors identified, determine what new skills, knowledge, or resources you need to acquire. • Adjust your learning goals to align with future needs or changes in the environment. • Example: If remote work becomes more prevalent, you may decide to focus on improving your self-discipline, online communication skills, and use of digital tools.

2.3 Connect to Identity (System 5)

• Ensure that any adaptations or new learning are aligned with your core identity and purpose. If new skills or knowledge challenge your current identity, use this as an opportunity for growth or reassessment. • Example: You might realize that the shift to remote work aligns with your desire for more personal freedom, reinforcing your values in autonomy and creativity.

Step 3: System 3 - Control, Resource Allocation, and Alignment

System 3 ensures that your daily operations (System 1) are managed effectively and that your resources are allocated in line with your identity (System 5) and learning goals (System 4).

3.1 Resource Review and Allocation

• Review the key resources you have available, including: • Time • Energy (physical and mental) • Skills and knowledge • Financial resources • Allocate these resources to different areas of your life, ensuring that they are balanced across personal development, health, work, and relationships. • Example: You allocate 40% of your time to professional work, 30% to personal development (such as learning new skills), and the remaining time to family, socializing, and rest.

3.2 Alignment with Identity and Goals