Open Systems Theory
Section

Further Information

Case studies, practitioners, talks, reading, and how to get in touch.

Three OST practitioners in conversation by a sunlit window during a break in a workshop.

Additional material for those who want to go deeper, find a practitioner, or get in contact.

For the authoritative view of OST and a vast collection of academic papers, visit Dr Merrelyn Emery’s site at socialsciencethatactuallyworks.com.

  1. 01

    Case Studies

    Real-world outcomes from OST engagements in telecommunications and manufacturing.

    Start 5 min
  2. 02

    Practitioners

    The current OST community of practice, grouped by organisation. Reach out directly to anyone whose work fits your situation.

    1 min
  3. 03

    OST Related Talks

    Podcasts and conference talks from across the OST community.

    1 min
  4. 04

    Further reading

    Books, papers and anthologies on OST and sociotechnical systems. Compiled by Trond Hjorteland.

    2 min
  5. 05

    Q&A with OST co-creator Dr. Merrelyn Emery

    A November 2025 conversation with Merrelyn Emery on the origins of OST, what makes it different, and the world it now sits in.

    9 min
  6. 06

    Origins of Our Group

    How the current OST group came together via Twitter, agile practitioners, and Merrelyn Emery's last training course in 2023.

    1 min
  7. 07

    Contact

    Email, LinkedIn group, and direct outreach to practitioners.

    1 min