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3 Jul 2020Systems Thinking & Complexity3 min read

Cynefin Foundations – Learning Journal – Module 2

Previous – Cynefin Foundations – Learning Journal – Module 1A learning journal containing my ah-ha moments, puzzles and learning notes as I complete the Cynefin Foundations Online courseModule 2 Topics: 1. The difference between a sense-making and categorization framework2. How Cynefin™ informs decision-making and different types of action3. How humans divide Order into two domains: Obvious and Complicated4. How to engage a team or group workshop in making sense of situations using the Cynefin™

3 Jul 2020Organisational Design3 min read

What is Adaptive Capacity? A short guide and description

A short guide and description of Adaptive Capacity. A systems ability to respond to a stress trigger. You will find key definitions, examples and short videos explaining the concept.

28 Jun 2020Book Summaries5 min read

Book Summary: Beyond Command and Control by John Seddon | 3 Big Ideas

A book summary sharing the 3 Big Ideas, 2 most compelling quotes and 1 action you can take from Beyond Command and Control by John Seddon.

21 Jun 2020Book Summaries10 min read

Book Summary: How To Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi | The 3 Big Ideas

A book summary providing the 3 Big Ideas, 2 most compelling Quotes and 1 key action from How to be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi.

20 Jun 2020Organisational Design9 min read

12 Organisational Design Principles that Embrace Complexity

Embrace complexity with these 12 organisational design principles. Curated from industry leaders including Dave Snowden the creator of the Cynefin Framework.

17 Jun 2020Book Summaries6 min read

Book Summary: Biased by Dr Jennifer Eberhardt | Free Infographic

A book summary of the 3 big ideas, 2 most compelling quotes and 1 action you can take from Biased by Dr Jennifer Eberhardt.

11 Jun 2020Systems Thinking & Complexity2 min read

Leading in Uncertainty with Cynefin – Cognitive Edge

What is the role of leadership in crisis? This article shares the thoughts of thought leaders in complexity and organisation design.

10 Jun 2020Systems Thinking & Complexity6 min read

Cynefin Foundations Training – A Learning Journal by Toby Sinclair

A learning journal containing my ah-ha moments, puzzles and learning notes as I complete the Cynefin Foundations Online course

3 May 2020Book Summaries8 min read

Book Summary: A Scrum Book by Jeff Sutherland | The Big Ideas and Actions

A book summary highlighting 3 big ideas, 2 compelling quotes and 1 action you can take from A Scrum Book by Jeff Sutherland

26 Apr 2020Leadership3 min read

Leadership Yoga: A toolkit to build flexibility into how you lead

The best leaders don’t know just one style of leadership—they’re skilled at several, and have the flexibility to switch between styles as the circumstances dictate.
Daniel Goleman – Author: Emotional IntelligenceLeaders today need flexibility more than ever to be able to lead in different contexts. Many defer to personal preferences even if the context requires a shift in approach. Some hold onto command and control style. Others stick to a non-directive approach. Both can be helpful in context.

25 Apr 2020Leadership5 min read

An Organisation Design Case Study: What is your Optimisation Goal?

What is your organisations optimisation goal? Is it profit, reduce cost, adoption? Find out how one company used Safety as their optimisation goal and discovered some interesting side effects.

20 Apr 2020Systems Thinking & Complexity4 min read

Cynefin applied to COVID-19 crisis - Navigating a crisis with complexity thinking

Learn how to navigate a crisis using Cynefin, a compelxity sensemaking framework. For example, the importance of informal networks and entanglement.