Category Archives: Dialogue

How to Run Any Organization – From the “Both…And…” Mind

Posted on July 31, 2022 by complexified

I wrote this in 2011. Dear FB popped it up as a memory from a 2020 post. Needed now as much as ever… Now, as much or more than ever. How to run government (or any org)… .. think deeply … Continue reading →

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Drama, Dysfunction, Leadership and Culture: Build the Way Forward, Together

Posted on June 29, 2013 by complexified

My response to a post on a well-known blog about leadership, dealing with “drama” and the various forms of interpersonal dysfunction in an organization. The writer cites a CEO he knows, who claims he refuses to spend his time trying … Continue reading →

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Complexity and Substance Abuse Prevention: Are you SPF-y Enough?

Posted on June 25, 2012 by complexified

In my two preceding posts, I began to explore and explain the truly complex nature of behavioral health, and the implications of a complex systems perspective on the applicability of Evidence-Based Practices.  In this post, I want to take a … Continue reading →

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Complexity and Community School Psych – Workshop Notes

Posted on May 11, 2012 by complexified

  COMPLEXITY NOTES FOR WORKSHOP WITH DOCTORAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL PSYCH STUDENTS …WHAT KINDS OF PROCESSES DO WE WANT TO IMPROVE? …HOW DO WE IMPROVE PROCESSES AND RESULTS? …WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE IN CHANGE OR IMPROVEMENT? —BRIEF STORY IF CHANGE … Continue reading →

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The People Speak, the Leaders Listen

Posted on February 27, 2012 by complexified

A few weeks ago I traveled to Washington, D.C. to serve as a facilitator at a unique event.  The Mayor had convened an event for citizens throughout the District to envision future policy and outcomes as part of his “One … Continue reading →

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Leadership for Turbulent Times: the changing role of leaders

Posted on August 31, 2011 by complexified

“. . . competition, we see now, is destructive. It would be better if everyone would work together as a system, with the aim for everybody to win. What we need is cooperation and transformation to a new style of … Continue reading →

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Questions for students & all: Complexity and the History of Psychology

Posted on May 5, 2011 by complexified

Most years over the past decade, I have delivered a three-hour interactive workshop to doctoral students in school psychology. At times, I have worked with students in a class on community school psychology. At other times, I come in with … Continue reading →

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The Emergence of Social Responsibility

Posted on February 16, 2011 by complexified

In 1993, I did a lecture tour of Brazil, for the US Information Agency (USIA). My lectures were about quality and process improvement, through union-management collaboration. At one of my lectures, I was presented with a copy of the book … Continue reading →

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The attacks on government workers that (in)famously began with Reagan’s oft-repeated crack that “government IS the problem…” were wrong then, and wrong now.  It is possible that government, with tougher procedures for discipline and dismissal, has a slightly higher percentage … Continue reading →

Posted on January 4, 2011 by complexified | 1 Comment

Her Simpler Way: Margaret Wheatley’s “Turning to One Another”

Posted on October 14, 2010 by complexified

Her Simpler Way A review of “Turning to One Another: Simple Conversations to Restore Hope to the Future,” by Margaret J. Wheatley (Berrett-Kohler, 2002)  By Bruce A. Waltuck In 1993, Meg Wheatley’s inspired vision paved the way for countless change … Continue reading →

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