 Complex Systems Governance ==  CSG is an emerging field focused on performance of functions necessary to maintain viability (existence) of a complex system. A reference model has been developed for CSG.   A three staged approach to CSG development is suggested by Keating et al. This approach includes three primary stages for developing CSG: Initialization, Readiness Assessment, and Development.  == Engaging in CSG Development == To engage in CSG development, several issues must first be considered. One objective is to examine CSG development issues for their potential to impact the effectiveness of a CSG effort, particularly the design, execution, and the ultimate evolution of CSG.  This article explores those issues with emphasis on implications for development.   == Background  Charles B. Keating articulates a path forward for continued elaboration of the first generation CSG development methodology in Complex System Governance Development: A First Generation Methodology.