The Incomplete Circle
A book about reimagining organisations as living systems
What if business could be more human, more honest, more whole?
The Incomplete Circle is a quiet invitation to rethink what organisations are - and what they might become.
Written by Patrick Andrews, a former corporate lawyer turned organisational guide, this book explores the deeper patterns that shape how we work together. It weaves stories, reflections and insights into a journey that asks:
➤ What if our organisations are not machines to be fixed, but living systems to be nurtured?
➤ What if power, purpose and structure could align with life, not extract from it?
➤ What becomes possible when we lead from wholeness, not control?
✧ Who the book is for
For founders, leaders, intrapreneurs and changemakers.
For those working in organisations — or around them — who’ve felt the misalignment between what they do and what they value.
For anyone wondering how to move from burnout and bureaucracy toward aliveness, meaning and integrity in how we work.
✧ How to get it
Available in paperback and digital formats.
✧ Praise for The Incomplete Circle
“We need this perspective on business so badly – thank you Patrick. This book brings alive, so eloquently, the notion of an organisation as a living collaboration between real people, delivering real value to all, rather than an inanimate 'thing' that can be owned as a chattel. It may not be sufficient on its own, but it is a necessary condition if we are to develop a sustainable industrial system on this exquisite planet."
— Hugo Spowers MBE, CEO and founder, Riversimple
This book is invaluable for anyone looking to lead or grow a purposeful organisation. An insightful invitation to reimagine organisations and allow them to grow with purpose. Full of warmth and wisdom.”
— Louise Kjellerup Roper, CEO, Volans
“I found Patrick's gentle insight, wisdom and curiosity on every page of the book, like a quiet mentor alongside me. A highly recommended contemplation on how organisations can be brought alive as we step with hope towards a thriving future.”
— Andy Middleton, Founder TYF Group
“Thanks for writing this book, Patrick. You have painted the flawed story of organisations with great tenderness. The use of simple and intuitive models makes the point that we don’t need external frameworks but need to look at our bodies and our own life stages; an organisation after all is nothing but a living system too.”
— Anuradha Chugh, ex-CEO Pukka Herbs
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This book is part of something larger. At Regenerative Governance, we’re exploring how business and institutions can serve life more fully. The Incomplete Circle offers a grounding philosophy for that work. Whether you’re a founder, facilitator, or simply curious, the book opens the door to conversations we’re having, and to tools we will be sharing in the coming weeks and months.
We don’t have all the answers, but we’re committed to learning in public, building honest relationships, and supporting those who want to work in ways that are more alive, more human, and more whole.
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