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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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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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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 →

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Success Leaves Clues: The Core Principles of Government Improvement

Posted on September 29, 2010 by complexified

“Works better; costs less.” A catchy phrase, a good slogan. When it comes to the work of government, regardless of political orientation, everyone agrees they want government to work as well as possible. Continue reading →

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“Fed” Up? The challenge of improving U.S. Federal recruiting & hiring

Posted on September 29, 2010 by complexified

Good luck, Mr. Berry. By the way, if you have any openings for an experienced government process improvement leader, with knowledge of the recruiting and hiring process, please call. I’m available. Continue reading →

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