Ruminations Running a Regenerative Business with Tre Cates
Regenerative Business and Living Systems Design with Tre Cates
In this episode of Ruminations, host Bobby Gill delves into regenerative business practices with Tre Cates, founder of nRhythm. They explore the concepts of living systems design, organizational health, and the distinction between managing complexity versus control. Cates shares his experiences from working with the Savory Institute, the development of the Savory Hub model, and the transformation of businesses by applying regenerative principles. This episode offers deep insights into creating resilient and thriving organizations by focusing on the interconnectedness of people, processes, and the environment.
Tre Cates is the founder of nRhythm, a consulting firm helping organizations around the world design systems that align with the principles of life itself—complexity, emergence, resilience, and interconnectedness.
In this episode of @SavoryInstitute’s Ruminations podcast, Tre joins us to explore:
- What It Means to Design a Regenerative Organization
- The Difference Between Complicated and Complex Systems (and -- Why It Matters)
- How Businesses Can Create the Conditions for Life, Not Just Profit
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TIME STAMPS:00:35 Meet Tre Cates: Founder of nRhythm
01:18 Savory Institute and Holistic Management
01:39 Exploring Complexity and Leadership
02:12 Sponsor Message: Savory Journey Giveaway
04:15 Conversation with Tre Cates Begins
05:42 Understanding the Cartesian Split
08:38 Complexity in Agriculture and Beyond
16:54 Managing Complexity vs. Control
28:27 Patterns and Principles of Living Systems
32:09 nRhythm's Approach to Regenerative Organizations
43:27 Foundational Beliefs and Operational Identity
44:52 Monitoring Health and Emergence
51:20 Understanding Governance Structures
53:00 Creating Conditions for Success
55:42 Monitoring for Emergence
56:55 Embracing Emergence in Organizations
01:11:34 Case Study: Transforming a Boutique Firm
01:18:44 The Savory Hub Network and Decentralization
01:26:13 Influential Thinkers and Schools of Thought
01:33:19 Future Patterns and Societal Shifts
01:44:00 Final Thoughts and Call to Action
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