The #complexity & #systemsthinking #podcast. Sharing #interviews, stories & casual conversations about the #systems that shape our world & our work.
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Our design and technology need to be aligned with the way that life and living systems are structured and how they maintain their vital functions in support of individuals and the whole system. medium.com/age-of-awareness/…
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Preview of a @LetsWorkHappy Human Current podcast interview - this 3 minute piece covers what's wrong with the paradigm shift framing? ... from leverage points to dancing with systems (remembering Dana Meadows) soundcloud.com/humancurrent/… enjoy!
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"1st paradox of scaling: Most projects are scaled up because they don't fulfill the prerequisites for scaling. 2nd paradox: Projects fulfilling the prerequisites for scaling have less need for it. Consider scaling down the mess instead." @gasproni #norDEVcon2019
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What is Frustration? When different forces can't be reconciled. Frustration drives pattern formation, differentiation and choice.
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"A problem never exists in isolation; it is surrounded by other problems in space and time. The more of the context of a problem that a scientist can comprehend, the greater are his chances of finding a truly adequate solution."
Russell L. Ackoff
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@LetsWorkHappy Thank you for making the connection between a foundational understanding of systems and history + the need to stop reinforcing underlying structures that erode social and economic equality #systemsthinking
Insights from #complexity science & #systemsthinking are deeply rooted in the importance of history #BlackHistoryMonth bit.ly/2UxZzhe
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In complex systems, many simple parts are irreducibly entwined, and the field of complexity is itself an entwining of many different fields. @MelMitchell1
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Complexity concept of the day: The greatest challenge today is building collaborations among people who don't understand each other for collective benefit.
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... Universe is neither object nor purely material, simply put, uni-verse is the ‘one verse’ of relationship, perspective, and participation. ...
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At the scale of local communities, abundance and human thriving are not exclusively based on the availability of material resources and energy but on human creativity and relationships. medium.com/@designforsustain…
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Watch out for zero-tolerance policies: they can be used to shut down constructive conversations and often don't take into account nuance or context. #inclusiontip @AleriaPbc buff.ly/2RFuJ9j
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"System boundaries exist to express identity & they are porous at the same time in order to interact with other systems. So, boundaries are no longer a defence mechanism, rather they are a personality expression."
Yas! Love this episode of @LetsWorkHappy patreon.com/posts/episode-11…
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With frequent chaotic events to deal with we also have to organize in temporary, negotiated hierarchies that can quickly form and re-form in order to test novel practices. The ability to do this requires system-wide creativity. @hjarche
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Great interview with Tanuja Prasad's interview on @LetsWorkHappy. Start by recognizing that we live, work, learn and more in #complex adaptive systems. Now let's really understand what that means! #systemsthinking #leadership #edchat
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Very exciting! we now have full info for our Systems Innovation Conference here in Barcelona on the 30-31st March - still some tickets available. bit.ly/2U523mY
Full info and booking here: complexitylabs.io/si-2019/
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Our social system has changed its regime. Population growth, mass migration, global connectivity, and conflict have led to the collapse of institutions not able to cope. We cannot think of society in the same way-- the risks are huge. @ajmoralesguzman at winter school.
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There are a great number of effective and tested ways to facilitate individual and social change processes in communities, organizations, and culture. To effectively employ some of these methods and tools requires in depth training.
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Too often in organisations a rule is a rule regardless of context. @snowded
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One of the great takeaways: "VUCA invites us to engage with systems and complexity thinking, and curate change". Yes!
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For me, personally, the practices of mindfulness (connecting to the wisdom within), council (connecting to the wisdom of the group), and solo time in the wild (connecting with the wisdom of nature) offer important pathways towards regenerative cultures...
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