The Vector Theory of Change Navigating change in a complex world

Emergence ** Navigating Complexity with Safe-to-fail Probes Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Traditional change management methods, with their rigid plans and fixed outcomes, often struggle in today’s complex, unpredictable environments. Dave Snowden’s Vector Theory of Change offers a more adaptable solution by focusing on setting a broad direction (vector) rather than a specific … Continue reading The Vector Theory of Change Navigating change in a complex world

Technical Challenges and Complex Adaptive Challenges Distinguishing between straightforward and complex challenges

Exploring Uncertainty – the Role of Catalytic and Safe-to-fail Probes There Are No Solutions to Complex Challenges Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Navigating challenges is crucial, but the type of challenge matters greatly. There are two categories: technical challenges with known solutions and complex adaptive challenges that are messy, ambiguous, evolving, and require … Continue reading Technical Challenges and Complex Adaptive Challenges Distinguishing between straightforward and complex challenges

There Are No Solutions to Complex Challenges Only an endless series of adaptive responses

Technical Challenges and Complex Adaptive Challenges Unintended Consequences Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Complex systems defy simplistic problem-solving. Rather than definitive solutions, we can only respond to the intricate web of interconnected elements. In a complex environment, there are no solutions, only an endless series of adaptive responses. Complex systems are characterized by … Continue reading There Are No Solutions to Complex Challenges Only an endless series of adaptive responses