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Systems & complexity
Taking responsibility for complexity (section 3.1.2): Engaging local institutions and anchoring interventions
It is important to engage and work with or through local organisations that are already addressing the policy problem at…
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Getting to the heart of the problems with Boeing, Takata, and Toyota
Getting to the heart of the problems with Boeing, Takata, and Toyota (part 4): Embracing a different approach to knowledge management
A complex system can only be understood by understanding the small particular parts of day to day interaction. In order…
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Systems & complexity
Taking responsibility for complexity (section 3.1.1): Decentralisation and autonomy
Having decisions made close to those most affected is a way to provide better and quicker feedback and ensure decision-makers…
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Systems & complexity
Taking responsibility for complexity (section 3.1): Where? Facilitating decentralised action and self-organisation
Tackling complex policy problems requires multi-level governance systems that work at multiple, interlinked levels, promoting learning and cooperation.
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Systems & complexity
Taking responsibility for complexity (section 3): Practical guidance for dealing with complexity
Principles and priorities as to where and when policies and programmes need to be shaped, and a variety of tools…
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Systems & complexity
Taking responsibility for complexity (section 2.6): Summary – Complex problems and the challenges they pose
Summarising what a complex problem is, and what aspects of complex problems make the implementation of traditional approaches less appropriate.
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Systems & complexity
Taking responsibility for complexity (section 2.5): How are problems understood? Conflicting perspectives and divergent goals
In the face of complex problems, a broad conception must be taken of ‘knowledge’, and a wide range of perspectives…
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Systems & complexity
Taking responsibility for complexity (section 2.4): When to take key decisions: unpredictability and emergent change processes
This is about when we gain important knowledge to inform action, and when crucial decisions must be made.
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Systems & complexity
Taking responsibility for complexity (section 2.3): Where problems can be tackled: distributed capacities and intelligence
This is about where knowledge resides, and where and in what ways different levels should be linked in to decision-making…
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Systems & complexity
Accelerating evolution in your knowledge ecology
With two simple tools, and a few handy tips, you can accelerate the evolution of knowledge in your operational environment.