In complex and hyper-complex systems in which multiple and variable sources of variety generation and variety control interact
AND
in which control varieties are generated dynamically to respond to changes in system varieties
THEN
relative control of the feedback loops driving control varieties shapes the future distribution of power and hegemonic control between sub-systems and constituencies over the structure, evolution and distribution of benefits and costs of the system.
This axiom points to a deeper level of power dynamics in complex systems in which power lies not only in controlling different forms of variety, nor even in controlling the control systems, but also in controlling the feedback loops that generate varieties - the meta-control level that shapes how control systems themselves evolve.
A practical organisational example is having the ability to control the content of minutes of meetings.