Levels theory is a reflection of the holonic structure of reality and consciousness

Holonic structure provides insight into different levels of strategy and the organizational demands of strategic change
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Overview of this paper

Section one
Levels theory reflects the holonic ordering of the real world and of 1
the abstract conceptual world of humans. This holonic pattern can
be observed in the historic developmental of strategic thinking.
Furthermore, the rules of Holon’s seem applicable to strategy.
( and also values, levels of moral development--- in a later paper)

Section two
Functional evolution/holonic evolution can be viewed through a
levels perspective. Using the ‘7 S model’ exposes the
organizational changes required as one moves through levels.
There are considerable gains to be achieved through levels
shifting.

Section three
The need for personal self-awareness and levels congruency
makes shifting an organization extremely difficult especially when
shifting to “new territory”. The difficulty is highlighted by reviewing
the implications inherent in the before and after structures of just
one function let alone two or three.
(This is made even more difficult if a morals levels shift is also required
---- to be described in a later paper)

Postscript

Major organizations and consulting firms that provide Requisite Organization-based services

A global association of academics, managers, and consultants that focuses on spreading RO implementation practices and encouraging their use
Dr. Gerry Kraines, the firms principal, combines Harry Levinson's leadership frameworks with Elliott Jaques's Requisite Organization. He worked closely with Jaques over many years, has trained more managers in these methods than anyone else in the field, and has developed a comprehensive RO-based software for client firms.
Former RO-experienced CEO, Ron Harding, provides coaching to CEOs of start-ups and small and medium-size companies that are exploring their own use of RO concepts.  His role is limited, temporary and coordinated with the RO-based consultant working with the organization
Founded by Gillian Stamp, one of Jaques's colleagues at Brunel, the firm modified Jaques;s work-levels, developed the Career Path Appreciation method, and has grown to several hundred certified assessors in aligned consulting firms world-wide recently expanding to include organization design