Glenda Holladay Eoyang, Ph.D.
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Dr. Glenda Holladay Eoyang is recognized as a leading voice in the field of Human Systems Dynamics. Integrating chaos and complexity as applied to individual, group, and organizational systems, her pioneering work focuses on theory development, practice, and training. Since 1988 she has explored the frontiers of mathematics, philosophy of science, and information, physical, and social sciences to synthesize and map the complex adaptive dynamics of human systems. Through teaching, writing, and practicing her discoveries, she bridges the gap between concept and action, abstract and concrete, timeless and time-bound aspects of human interaction. Innovative theories make her applications powerful, and effectual applications make her theories practical. Her books include Facilitating Organization Change: Lessons from Complexity Science with Ed Olson (Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer, 2001) and Coping with Chaos: Seven Simple Tools (Lagumo, 1997). Her articles are widely published; she has lectured and trained throughout North America. Dr. Eoyang works with a broad range of human systems including communities, government bureaucracies, business and industry, and educational institutions. Her current areas of interest include evaluation, leadership, and strategic planning in emergent environments.
Education
| Ph.D. Human Systems Dynamics | The Union Institute and University, 2001 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| B.A. Liberal Arts | St. John's College, 1976 Santa Fe, New Mexico and Annapolis, Maryland |
Organizational Affiliations
| Chaos Limited, Inc | President |
| Complexity Consortium | Founder and Facilitator |
| ComplexOD | Managing Partner |
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Human Systems Dynamics Institute |
Chair |
| Institute for Coherence and Emergence | Fellow |
| International Association of Facilitators | Member |
| Knowledge Design & Delivery | Board Member |
| Plexus Institute | Advisory Board |
| St. John's College | Board of Visitors and Governors President , Alumni Association Award of Merit, 2000 |
| Society of Chaos Theory in Psychology and the Life Sciences | Member |
| Teaching <>Learning Institute | Founding Member and Vice President |
Representative Course Offerings
Representative Clients
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3M Colleges and universities:
ETP, Inc. GMAC/RFC Great River Earth Institute Human Services Technology Group League of Women Voters Merrill Lynch Multicultural Institute |
Minnesota counties, including:
Minnesota state departments, including:
The Brookings Institution The United Methodist Church Upper Midwest Community Policing Institute VHA, Inc. |
Publications
Books
Eoyang, G., (1997). Coping with Chaos: Seven Simple Tools. Cheyenne: Lagumo Press.
Olson, E. and Eoyang, G. (2000). Facilitating Organization Change: Lessons From Complexity Science. SanFrancisco: Jossey-Bass.
Eoyang, G., (2001). Conditions for Self-Organizing in Human Systems. An unpublished doctoral dissertation for Union Institute and University.
Journals and Book Chapters
Eoyang, G., & Olson, E. (2001). Using Complexity Science to Facilitate Self-Organizing Processes in Teams. OD Practitioner. 33 (3), 37-44.
Eoyang, G., and K. Dooley, (1996). Boardrooms of the Future: The Fractal Nature of Organizations. In C.A. Pickover (Ed.) Fractals Horizons: The Future Use of Fractals (pp. 195-203). New York: St. Martin's Press.
Other Publications
Eoyang, G. (1997, July). The Robin Hood Syndrome: Street Gangs as Complex Adaptive Systems. Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology and the Life Sciences Annual Conference. Milwaukee, Wis.
Eoyang, G. (1994, August). Chaos, Cognition, and the Classroom of the Future. The Chaos Network.
Eoyang, G. (1992). Chaos in the Classroom. Computer Training and Support Conference Proceedings.
Eoyang, G. (1996, January). Complex? Yes! Adaptive? Well, maybe . . . . Interact, an official publication of the Computer Human Interface SIG of the Human Factors Association.
Eoyang, G. (1997, July). Genetic Algorithm as Decision Support System. Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology and the Life Sciences Annual Conference. Milwaukee, Wis.
Eoyang, G. (1996, March). Into the Unknown: The Chaotic Future. Minnesota Business and Opportunities.
Eoyang, G. (1990). Introduction to Chaos. Computer Training and Support Conference Proceedings.
Eoyang, G. (1993). Managing the End User: Let Chaos Reign. End User Computing Management. Auerback Publications.
Eoyang, G. (1991). Planning in Chaos. Computer Training and Support Conference Proceedings.
Eoyang, G. (1993, May). Questions and Answers about Chaos in Organizations. Introduction to the Chaos Network Conference.
Eoyang, G. (1995, October). SimuReal as a CAS Phenomenon. Unpublished, 1997. Strategy and Change: Leadership Functions in a Complex, Adaptive System. Chaos Network Conference Proceedings.
Eoyang, G. (1995, October). The Learning Community: Growing and Maintaining Complex Systems. Chaos Network Conference Proceedings.
