# VSM Concept Schema v1.0 Schema definition for Viable System Model concept documents. ## Required Sections ### Definition A clear, concise definition of the VSM concept (20-200 words). ### System Classification Which VSM system(s) this concept belongs to. Must reference at least one of: - System 1 (Operations) - System 2 (Coordination) - System 3 (Control) - System 3* (Audit) - System 4 (Intelligence) - System 5 (Policy) ### Key Properties Bulleted list of essential properties or characteristics of this concept. ### Relationships How this concept relates to other VSM concepts. List related concepts and the nature of the relationship (e.g., "regulates", "enables", "constrains"). ## Optional Sections ### Examples Concrete examples illustrating the concept in organisational contexts. ### Beer's Original Formulation Direct reference to how Stafford Beer originally described or defined this concept, with citation to the relevant work. ## Validation Rules 1. The document MUST contain an H1 heading with the concept name. 2. The document MUST contain all four required sections: Definition, System Classification, Key Properties, Relationships. 3. The Definition section MUST be between 20 and 200 words. 4. The System Classification section MUST reference at least one VSM system (S1-S5 or S3*).