Languages of governance

Enabling a 12-fold Pattern of Dialogue for Governance (Part #2)

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The approach is a further development of Typology of 12 complementary dialogue modes essential to sustainable dialogue (1998). This was a tentative adaptation of the work discussed in the main paper by Arthur Young (The Geometry of Meaning (1978) in the light of his focus on learning/action cycles, separately discussed (Characteristics of phases in 12-phase learning / action cycles). That articulation had also been adapted to strategies (Typology of 12 complementary strategies essential to sustainable development).

The approach also draws on separate exercises endeavouring to identify 12 "languages" of governance. This had initially taken the form of a caricatural presentation (12 Complementary Languages for Sustainable Governance, 2003). This was subsequently developed into a more formal presentation (Reframing the Game of Strategic Dilemmas, 2009). A degree of linkage between the two approaches was offered through a diagramatic presentation common to both. The relationship between the two, offering links to supplementary commentary, is provided below (also presented in the main paper).

Fig. 1: Example of a tentative elaboration of a 12-fold array of clusters of complementary options   from a larger variant in Reframing the Game of Strategic Dilemmas -- caricaturing the "languages" of governance [the two tables on the right provide access to earlier and later interpretations of the " languages"]
	12 Complementary Languages for Sustainable Governance (2003) Luvvy Fuzzy Tuffy Leggy Tekky Artty Vizzy Bizzy Neggy Praggy Pozzy Wizzy *** Reframing the Game of Strategic Dilemmas (2009) Symbolism Dynamics Simulation Creativity Design Patterning Rhythm Self-reflexivity Paradox Technology Transformation Insight

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