The Omnicomplexity Framework

1. Can we use the Omnicomplexity Framework in our commercial organisation?

Yes! You can use the framework internally within your commercial organisation for purposes such as:

• Supporting leadership decision-making.

• Training and upskilling staff.

• Integrating the framework into your operational, strategic, or cultural practices.

The licence allows for internal use and adaptation within your organisation, as long as the framework itself is not being sold or marketed as a standalone offering.

2. What does "non-commercial" mean for Omnicomplexity?

The "non-commercial" clause refers specifically to the direct sale or monetisation of the framework itself. For example:

• Not allowed: Selling the framework as a product, training, or consulting service where the primary value lies in the framework alone.

• Allowed: Using the framework to enhance your organisation's practices, improve decision-making, or as part of broader commercial services (e.g., consulting, operations) without selling the framework itself.

This distinction ensures the framework remains freely available while allowing organisations to benefit from its application.

3. Can we adapt the framework to suit our organisation?

Yes, you can adapt the framework to suit your specific organisational needs. However:

• You must credit the original framework and its creator.

• If you share your adaptations publicly, they must also be shared under the same CC BY-SA-NC licence to ensure the framework’s principles remain open and accessible.

4. Can we use Omnicomplexity in paid training or consulting?

Yes, as long as:

• The training or consulting focuses on applying the framework as part of a broader service or methodology.

• You are not selling the framework itself as a product or a service. For example:

  • Allowed: A leadership workshop where Omnicomplexity is one of many tools used.

  • Not allowed: Selling Omnicomplexity-branded training packages or rebranding and selling the framework itself.

5. What attribution is required?

Any use of the Omnicomplexity Framework must include clear attribution. A suggested attribution is:

“This work uses the Omnicomplexity Framework, created by Chris Preece, Omnicomplexity Ltd, licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.”

Include this in documentation, presentations, or other materials where the framework is referenced.

6. What does “ShareAlike” mean for Omnicomplexity?

If you adapt or build upon the framework and share those adaptations publicly, you must:

• Share them under the same CC BY-SA-NC licence.

• Credit the original Omnicomplexity Framework as the source.

This ensures that any adaptations contribute back to the community.

7. Can we publish or share our adaptations publicly?

Yes, provided you:

• Credit the original Omnicomplexity Framework.

• Share your adaptations under the same licence (CC BY-SA-NC).

By doing so, you contribute to a growing body of knowledge and resources that others can use and build upon.

8. Can we integrate Omnicomplexity into our software or tools?

Yes, you can integrate the framework into your internal tools or processes. However, if these tools are distributed externally:

• You must ensure the Omnicomplexity Framework itself remains freely accessible and credited.

• Any adaptations or derivative works shared publicly must comply with the CC BY-SA-NC licence.

9. What is the CC BY-SA-NC licence?

The Creative Commons BY-SA-NC licence allows anyone to:

• BY: Attribute the framework to its creator (acknowledging Omnicomplexity and its authorship).

• SA: Share any adaptations under the same licence, ensuring the principles remain open and accessible.

• NC: Use the framework freely for non-commercial purposes, which includes most internal organisational use.

The "Non-Commercial" (NC) clause means the framework cannot be sold or directly monetised, but it can be used within commercial organisations as long as it is not sold as a standalone product.

10. Who can I contact for clarification?

For any questions about licensing, usage, or attribution, please contact info@omnicomplexity.com