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Explore foundational properties of regenerative systems
Evaluate your system against the four foundational properties of regenerative systems. Answer each criterion to determine your system's regenerative capacity. Systems must exhibit all four properties to be considered truly regenerative.
The system can renew its own components without external intervention.
Components are designed for cyclical replacement
Renewal processes are built into normal operations
System depends on constant external inputs for maintenance
Purpose is encoded in structure, not just narrative or documentation.
Key constraints are architectural, not policy-based
Purpose survives leadership changes automatically
Mission depends on specific individuals remembering it
Internal rhythms align with external cycles and long-term goals.
Planning horizons match natural system cycles
Short-term incentives align with long-term health
Quarterly pressures override decade-scale thinking
The system maintains function through disturbances and shocks.
Redundancy is built into critical functions
System can operate in degraded mode if needed
Single points of failure exist in key processes
Distinguish between the container (governance structure) and the object (purpose/meaning).
Encode constraints in architecture before policy, policy before culture.
Match operational rhythms to natural regeneration timescales.
Decouple mission from political, fiscal, donor, and leadership cycles.