GallsLaw

Context : SystemsThinking

A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked. A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work. You have to start over with a working simple system.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gall_(author)

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See also :

• SystemEvolvingTowardsMoreSmallerSpecialistComponents