The problems the world is facing now, including ecological damage, natural disasters, poverty, species loss, political upheaval, refugee trauma, and even health epidemics, can all be described as complex, that is, they are born of circumstances that are multi-causal and non-linear. This complexity vexes the traditional problem-solving model of … | Nora Bateson Continue reading Complex Problems Require an Entirely Different Approach in Assessment, and Action Nora Bateson
In complex systems, solutions are illusions. Each action shifts conditions. Focus on learning, responding, and adapting as the system evolves. Let go of solutions, engage in continuous response. There Are No Solutions to Complex ChallengesOnly an endless series of adaptive responsesComplex systems defy simplistic problem-solving. Rather than definitive solutions, we can only respond to the … Continue reading Stop Looking for Solutions, Start Responding to Complex Systems Change Insight
In many communities, persistent problems such as malnutrition or disease often resist top-down solutions. Too often, experts overlook the hidden knowledge already present within the system. Positive Deviance offers a way forward by uncovering uncommon yet successful behaviors already practiced by insiders and building change from within. Continue reading Positive Deviance in Action How everyday outliers spark lasting community change
