Sensemaking

Wise executives tailor their approach to fit the complexity of the circumstances they face.

A discussion on the relationship between product learning and accidental complexity, from the keynote at the Intel Agile Conference in 2014.

David Hussman took the stage during the Intel Agile conference in 2014 to explore the relationship between product learning and accidental complexity with the analogy of gravity citing that accidental complicity replicates gravity and keeps great ideas in the organization down, hence people need to achieve a certain threshold of velocity to escape.

Infinite games are played for the purpose of continuing play rather than to win, and leaders that embrace it build more resilient organizations.

Philosopher Dr. James Carse articulated a basic truth about how our society actually works, giving deep insight on how we interact with each other as a civilization. His work has had a profound impact on Simon Sinek, who wrote a book to pick up where Dr. James Carse left off. Fortunately, Simon had a chance to sit down with him a few months before Dr. Carse passed, to chat with him about belief, fulfillment, and the Infinite Game.

Based on several years supporting and coaching leadership, these are the ways leaders think and act that will sustain an Agile transformation and Agile delivery.

The 6 fundamental concepts of Systems Thinking

Systems thinking is a way broadening our view of situations by incorporating an understanding that there are overall structures, patterns and cycles beyond specific events. Leyla shares what she sees as the concepts that are critical for you to develop individual agency and systematic actions. Each of the concepts are building blocks for developing a detailed perspective of how the world works from a systems perspective and will enhance your ability to think divergently and creatively for a positive impact.