Managing in the face of complexity (part 4.1): Appropriate approaches – 1. Cynefin framework
The Cynefin framework summarises appropriate management responses to different levels of complexity.
Managing in the face of complexity (part 3.4): C. Move from centralised to decentralised management
Recent research has emphasised the value of polycentric institutional arrangements.
Co-creative approaches to knowledge production and implementation series (part 10): What does complexity mean for co-creation and how stakeholders are engaged?
Stakeholders have an essential role in making complexity evident, and limiting stakeholder involvement also limits…
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The need for academics to develop collaborative skills
The goal of generating breakthrough research and solutions to real human problems simultaneously can be…
Managing in the face of complexity (part 3.3): B. Move from directive to collaborative management
The classic ‘command and control’ model of leadership is rather ineffective when faced with complexity.
Managing in the face of complexity (part 3.2): A. Move from static to adaptive management
In the face of complexity, managing requires different approaches that acknowledge the limits to prediction…
Managing in the face of complexity (part 3.1): Tailoring management approaches to complex situations
If your project, programme, or policy is facing complexity, it is important to choose approaches…
Managing in the face of complexity (part 2.4): Task 3: Assess the distribution of capacities
Interventions often involve a range of actions implemented by a network of partners who possess…
Managing in the face of complexity (part 2.3): Task 2: Assess the level of agreement
For many multi-dimensional issues, different types of knowledge and interpretations of the evidence may lead…
What do you know? And how is it relevant to unknown unknowns?
Complexity is too easily swept under the rug when we think about knowledge as if…
