ICOSS Methodology

    The Complexity Group has developed an integrated methodology which uses both qualitative and quantitative tools and methods. These include in-depth interviews, agent-based models, mapping of email connectivity, preference profiles and working with an artist to capture some sensitive issues, etc. The methodology is described in two papers using different case studies.

Bilge U. (2005) Modelling Connectivity in the Work Place

Mitleton-Kelly E. (2003) 'Complexity Research - Approaches and Methods: The LSE Complexity Group Integrated Methodology' in Keskinen A, Aaltonen M, Mitleton-Kelly E "Organisational Complexity". Foreword by Stuart Kauffman. Scientific Papers 1/2003, TUTU Publications, Finland Futures Research Centre, Helsinki, 2003

Mitleton-Kelly E. (2004) "An Integrated Methodology to Facilitate The Emergence of New Ways of Organising" Conference Proceedings of the 3rd European Conference on Research Methodology for Business and Management Studies (ECRM) April 2004.