If only we had a new meeting structure…..
In looking back, I've realised that I was seeing a common pitfall when tackling complexity- seeking a simple solution…
Finding the grit in the dilemma
We were just creating a new Dilemma Tool for the June newsletter, and had a big "ah ha" moment. We realised that it…
The Heat(er) is on!
While on my 2nd schnapps, I had a fuzzy realisation about what that might mean- that it is crucial when facing a…
The Light on the Hill – a direction not a destination
When facing complexity nothing is certain. So much is ambiguous, even unknown. The knowledge doesn’t exist so the team…
When being clear may instead dull the light on the hill
As it turned out, the real value of the broader and less distinct "light on the hill" only became apparent later, with…
A Parent’s Guide to Complexity
We may not know what it’s going to take to get there but we know that this is what we are working towards.
Wine, Castles and Complexity
A trip to the Alsace delivers unexpected lessons on complexity
Where Has All The Certainty Gone?
Every presentation I went to had something to say about change, about stepping “into the grey”, or “risk on……
Top Tips for Managing Complex Water systems
Managing water is tricky so I thought I’d share three things I’m learning about how to make progress with complex…
When the Problem is the Problem
Imagine if the water planning problem was defined as more of a dilemma: How do we ensure a healthy river supporting a…