What ought the system be able to do/be?

I was asked a question by a colleague1, and it prompted my memory to a wonderful Russell Ackoff talk from waaaay back….and, in trying to answer her question, I rewatched an old, somewhat grainy video…

…and it made me smile 🙂

Firstly, Russell was a brilliant man and a superb educator.

Secondly, the video records a rather historic project that shaped much of what we now take for granted in telecommunications.

But mainly, it clearly explains his concept of Idealised Design Continue reading →