Introduction: Complexity The world is fast-changing and increasingly more turbulent

The world is fast-changing and increasingly more turbulent.

The problems and challenges we face are both complex and adaptive and thus more resilient in the face of traditional approaches and ways of working.

1. What Is a System? ** An interconnected set of elements organized in a way that achieves something
2. Complex Is Not the Same as Complicated We often say that something is complex when it is merely difficult or complicated
3. The Cynefin Framework A conceptual framework to help make decisions
4. Navigating Change in a Complex World The Vector Theory of Change
5. Navigating Complexity with Safe-to-fail Probes The power of safe-to-fail probes
6. Technical Challenges and Complex Adaptive Challenges Distinguishing between straightforward and complex challenges
7. There Are No Solutions to Complex Challenges Only an endless series of adaptive responses
8. Unintended Consequences In a complex system, every purposeful action produces unintended consequences
9. Adaptive Leadership ** Mobilizing people to tackle tough challenges and thrive

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