Tag Archives: Sense-making

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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The Heat Of the Moment: Sense-Making in the Midst of Crisis

Posted on October 10, 2013 by complexified

So, a guy I know, tells a story about seeking, and obtaining clarity of vision for our work in change and leadership.  He claims that “things get clear when the house is on fire.”  Yes, I have seen people suddenly … Continue reading →

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