Cultivating a Collaborative Culture Through Knowledge Cafés

Gurteen Knowledge Blog   June 30, 2024, 15:36Effective 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

The Flow of Conversations Unlocking creativity through adaptive dialogue

Gurteen Knowledge Blog   November 22, 2024, 11:27Dave 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

The Vector of Great Conversations A parallel between the vector theory of change and conversational leadership

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

Nurturing a Collaborative Culture Through Knowledge Cafés Using Knowledge Cafés to bridge silos and encourage open dialogue

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

The Vector Theory of Change Navigating change in a complex world

Emergence in Complex Systems ** Navigating Complexity with Safe-to-fail Probes 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 Traditional change management methods, with their rigid plans and fixed outcomes, often struggle in today’s complex, unpredictable environments. Dave Snowden’s Vector … Continue reading The Vector Theory of Change Navigating change in a complex world

Obliquity in a Complex World In a complex world, goals are often best achieved indirectly

Unintended Consequences Adaptive Leadership ** 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 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 … Continue reading Obliquity in a Complex World In a complex world, goals are often best achieved indirectly