A Leader’s Framework for Decision Making David J. Snowden and Mary E. Boone (2007)

Abstract Many executives are surprised when previously successful leadership approaches fail in new situations, but different contexts call for different kinds of responses. Before addressing a situation, leaders need to recognize which context governs it -and tailor their actions accordingly. Snowden and Boone have formed a new perspective on leadership and decision making that’s based … Continue reading A Leader’s Framework for Decision Making David J. Snowden and Mary E. Boone (2007)

The Cynefin Framework A conceptual framework to help make decisions

The Cynefin framework helps you make better decisions by understanding the situation/context you are in and using an appropriate decision-making method. The Cynefin framework is a conceptual framework used to aid decision-making. It was created in 1999 by Dave Snowden. It can also be described as a “sense-making device.” Cynefin is a Welsh word for … Continue reading The Cynefin Framework A conceptual framework to help make decisions

Entrained Thinking Blinded to new ways of thinking by perspectives acquired through past experience

Entrained thinking is a conditioned response that occurs when people are blinded to new ways of thinking by the perspectives they acquired through past experience, training, and success. Credit: Dave Snowden & Mary Boone, A Leader’s Framework for Decision Making, Harvard Business Review, 2007 Gurteen Knowledge Café: Entrenched and entrained thinking Posts that link to … Continue reading Entrained Thinking Blinded to new ways of thinking by perspectives acquired through past experience