Applied Complexity Shifts Thinking

We all inhabit Complex Adaptive Human Ecosystems (CAHS). This understanding is the bedrock of ASG’s philosophy. In a world driven by technology, information, global events and shifting human behaviors, leaders and managers must ace the art of navigating complexity – from schools to governments, and from Fortune 500s to the local businesses.

Complexity Thinking goes beyond scientific formulas; it’s about the savvy integration of complexity science through language, metaphors, and practical applications. Uncoupled from the rigidity of traditional scientific or mathematical models, it empowers organizations and teams to adeptly navigate and adapt to the unpredictable, the inexplicable, and the unforeseeable.

Complexity Thinking: The mindset shift that primes organizations for ecosystem development.

Language of Complexity

To understand complexity in organizational ecosystems, we use the Language and Visual Grammar of Complexity to establish a shared understanding of key terms and definitions. The Ecosystem Development Framework (EDF) extends this language by adding a visual grammar of symbolic representations to present complex concepts in a more easily understandable way. The symbols used in the EDF represent concepts in complexity science as they appear within the organization. The purpose of visualizing complexity is to more quickly and effectively explain and demonstrate complex conditions for shared recognition and coordinated action.

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