Tag Archives: complexity

THE THINGS NEEDED NOW…AND ALWAYS…FOR POSITIVE CHANGE

Posted on February 3, 2024 by complexified

There is much that all managers, leaders, and employees need to learn- -to overcome fear of the unknown and unknowable.  Fear of failure.  Fear of appearing unwise or ignorant.  Fear of others appearing smarter. -to seek, obtain, and equally consider … Continue reading →

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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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The Sesame Street Path to Civil Political Discourse

Posted on January 16, 2022 by complexified

Again, I ask if you watch Sesame Street, and have seen the episodes in the most recent seasons? Their wonderful two-year initiative to teach problem-solving rooted in curiosity and courage. The framework consists of three simple…but not always easy…things… I … Continue reading →

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On Science, Truth, Rational Cognition, And Facebook

Posted on October 21, 2021 by complexified

My response to a post on science, truth, the biases and issues with Facebook, and more: On science, and truth- I view science as a method of inquiry, learning, and the application of that knowledge. It is a dynamic and … Continue reading →

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T. Irene Sanders on “Being President In a Complex World”

Posted on June 29, 2020 by complexified

I first encountered complex adaptive systems science in 1998- literally a life-changing moment for me. One of the people whose work I found early in my complexity learning journey was T. Irene Sanders. An early student of complexity, Irene has … Continue reading →

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Integrated Improvement Initiatives: Addressing Both the COMPLICATED and COMPLEX Challenges of Government

Posted on May 30, 2014 by complexified

Following is my submission to the http://www.challenge.gov challenge on improving Federal government performance management, processes, and outcomes.  The opening points are not on the submission itself, but provide additional context and background.   So, a few key concepts, in no … Continue reading →

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Adaptive Organizations: Towards Mastery in the Moment

Posted on July 24, 2012 by complexified

The highly-regarded Altimeter Group has asked on their website, for comments about Adaptive Organizations.  Let’s take a look at what this means, and why developing greater adaptive capacity is important for organizations.   Adaptive means able to change in response … Continue reading →

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The Q-word, and the future of the “Quality Movement”

Posted on October 27, 2010 by complexified

First, the up-front disclaimer.  The American Society for Quality (rightly wishing these days to be known simply as “ASQ”), has asked me to participate in their new social media initiative.  I am one of a number of people identified as … Continue reading →

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