Posts where this video is embedded Navigating Complexity with Safe-to-fail Probes The power of safe-to-fail probesPeople: Jennifer Garvey Berger (1)Jennifer Garvey Berger Developmental coach and authorBooks: Jennifer Garvey Berger (3)Jennifer Garvey Berger Developmental coach and authorListening to Learn Jennifer Garvey Berger (2017)Making Sense of Complexity – an Introduction to Cynefin Jennifer Garvey Berger (2017)Videos: Jennifer Garvey Continue reading Safe-to-fail Experiments Jennifer Garvey Berger (2018)
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 goal. Continue reading The Vector Theory of Change Navigating change in a complex world
Organizations often rely heavily on a single contractor to deliver critical outcomes. While traditional, this approach concentrates risk and limits innovation. Distributed funding offers a more innovative alternative: it spreads resources across multiple contractors or projects to encourage experimentation, reduce failure impact, and scale successes based on proven results. Continue reading Adaptive Funding for Innovation Diversifying investments to drive innovation
Navigating complex systems requires innovative problem-solving approaches. Traditional linear methods often prove ineffective in unpredictable environments. Safe-to-fail probes offer a valuable tool for gaining insights, building resilience, and driving sustainable change through small-scale experiments. Continue reading Navigating Complexity with Safe-to-fail Probes The power of safe-to-fail probes
Effective knowledge sharing is crucial for innovation and success in today’s world. However, many organizations struggle to nurture a culture of collaboration. Implementing Knowledge Cafés offers a practical pathway to enhance knowledge sharing and cultivate a collaborative environment. Continue reading Nurturing a Collaborative Culture Through Knowledge Cafés Using Knowledge Cafés to bridge silos and encourage open dialogue
Navigating complexity requires experimental techniques. Catalytic probes stimulate system reactions, while safe-to-fail probes allow controlled failure. Both enable learning and adaptation through small-scale interventions in unpredictable environments. Continue reading Exploring Uncertainty – the Role of Catalytic and Safe-to-fail Probes Essential Tools for Understanding and Influencing Complex Systems
