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
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
Writing with AI Isn’t Necessarily Cheating Protected: My Writing Process ## Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Conversations shape how we understand and adapt to change. When dialogue is restricted by rigid goals or constrained by fixed plans and schedules, creativity, and insight are often lost. By embracing a flexible, direction-focused approach and allowing … 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 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. Understanding Knowledge Cafés … Continue reading Nurturing a Collaborative Culture Through Knowledge Cafés Using Knowledge Cafés to bridge silos and encourage open dialogue
Emergence in Complex Systems ** 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 … Continue reading The Vector Theory of Change Navigating change in a complex world
Unintended Consequences Adaptive Leadership ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter 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. Obliquity is a concept … Continue reading Obliquity in a Complex World In a complex world, goals are often best achieved indirectly
