an online book by David Gurteen
Dave Snowden’s Vector Theory of Change focuses on setting adaptable directions (vectors) rather than fixed goals. Emphasizing continuous sensing, experimentation, and adaptation, it allows organizations to navigate change dynamically, responding to emerging challenges and opportunities with flexibility.
I have long argued, and repeated ad nauseam that in complexity we start journeys with a sense of direction we don’t try and achieve goals. We remain open to the evolutionary opportunities of the here and now, the present and the adjacent future states. | Dave Snowden Continue reading In Complexity We Start Journeys with a Sense of Direction Dave Snowden
Gurteen Knowledge Blog June 30, 2024, 15:36. Effective knowledge sharing is crucial for innovation and success. However, many organizations struggle to cultivate a collaborative culture. Adopting Knowledge Cafés, guided by Dave Snowden’s Vector Theory of Change, offers a practical way to develop a collaborative environment. I have written more about this in my blook: Nurturing a Collaborative … Continue reading Cultivating a Collaborative Culture Through Knowledge Cafés
Gurteen Knowledge Blog November 22, 2024, 11:27. Dave Snowden’s vector theory of change has influenced how I think about conversations and their role in navigating change. Rather than aiming for rigid outcomes, a conversation is about creating the right conditions and allowing conversations to flow naturally—unlocking creativity, insight, and the potential for meaningful change. I like to … Continue reading The Flow of Conversations Unlocking creativity through adaptive dialogue
Writing with AI Isn’t Necessarily Cheating Protected: My Writing Process ## Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Conversations shape how we understand and adapt to change. When dialogue is restricted by rigid goals or constrained by fixed … Continue reading The Vector of Great Conversations A parallel between the vector theory of change and conversational leadership
Protected: My Writing Process ## Diplomacy ## Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close 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 … Continue reading Nurturing a Collaborative Culture Through Knowledge Cafés Using Knowledge Cafés to bridge silos and encourage open dialogue
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
In an unpredictable world, achieving complex goals through direct methods often fails. Traditional, rigid planning can fall apart under changing circumstances. Embracing obliquity—an indirect, adaptive approach—leads to success by allowing flexibility, learning from failures, and focusing on meaningful pursuits. Continue reading Obliquity in a Complex World In a complex world, goals are often best achieved indirectly
Large language models are changing how people write software. However, not all AI-assisted coding works the same way. Vibe coding offers a looser, more conversational approach—less about writing every line yourself, more about shaping what the AI gives you until it feels right. It’s a different kind of programming. Continue reading What Is Vibe Coding? Programming in the Age of AI
