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Systems & complexity
Taking responsibility for complexity (section 2.2): Why does complexity matter in implementing policies and programmes?
Different types of issue require different approaches to designing and implementing policies and programmes.
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Systems & complexity
Taking responsibility for complexity (section 2.1): When is a problem complex?
The important characteristics of complex problems.
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Systems & complexity
Taking responsibility for complexity (section 1): Introduction
This series seeks to fill gaps in the complexity literature, which is quite dispersed and narrow in scope, and has…
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Systems & complexity
Taking responsibility for complexity: Executive summary
Rather than working in a linear fashion, policymakers must be mindful of constraints and opportunities as to where, when, and…
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Systems & complexity
Taking responsibility for complexity: Foreword
Exploring the role of information and knowledge in improving results and ways of working.
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In the news
Platform C – a learning space for people tackling complex challenges through collaboration
Platform C is making collaboration and systems change knowledge, tools, and resources available to communities.
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Managing in the face of complexity
Managing in the face of complexity (part 6): Additional useful resources
Additional useful resources on management approaches, and useful websites.
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Brain power
Moving towards the knowledge needed to resolve complex problems
A recent paper suggests that resolving complex issues requires new ways of defining and describing knowledge, and a different approach…
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Managing in the face of complexity
Managing in the face of complexity (part 5): Conclusions
Improved management in the face of complexity relies on more than awareness and knowledge of tools.
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Managing in the face of complexity
Managing in the face of complexity (part 4.8): Appropriate approaches – 8. Networked management and co-management
A network approach to management involves granting considerable individual autonomy and integrating various channels for participation in key decision-making processes.