Systems Thinking is a field that brings many different perspectives on science, philosophy, sociology and design, and while this diversity adds richness, it also sews confusion. You might have heard about something called Systems Thinking (and read about it among the many posts on Censemaking) but don’t really know what it is in practice. Let’s
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Systems thinking is something we can all learn to do. We discuss the fundamentals for starting your practice as a systems thinker.
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Much of what we believe about behaviour change is based on myth, fallacies, and some poor science and yet these beliefs flourish. It’s time to apply some change-making to itself. It is fair to say that much of the foundation of my profession is bent out of shape. Behavioural psychology is a mess. It’s not
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Organizations large and small are starting to re-assemble back in offices and considering what kind of culture they want to see. Part of this culture work is creating one that supports well-being. What was the culture of your organization like before March 2020? Was it one that had parties for birthdays, team development retreats, or
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As millions of people shift their work patterns back to offices and shops from their homes the chance for renewal is high. The risks of creating path dependencies that will cause harm is also high. The design choices we make now will determine what comes next. The anxiousness of heading back to the office is
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Attractors might be the most useful concept within complexity science for understanding practical change-making. By looking at how an attractor works we can better facilitate action and design more practical strategies in complex situations. We hear much about the concept of complexity when speaking about social systems. Complexity simply refers to a set of multiple,
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It’s been said by (maybe) Peter Drucker and (definitely) the Internet that culture eats strategy for breakfast. This quote’s truth is solid even if its pedigree is questionable. Our culture shapes us in ways that are profound and often invisible. When I look at how I talk, what I say, and how I express things
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Models, frameworks and theories are meant to guide what we do, yet they can also obscure what needs doing. The peddlers of ‘ways to think’ need to start showing evidence that matches their enthusiasm. I once got into a bit of an intellectual spat with an instructor of mine when I was completing my master’s
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The COVID-19 pandemic has touched everything in ways great and small. The mindset we bring to see, feel, and sense will shape how we live with all that is and what might come. In this article, we look at the psychology and strategy of planned healing, rehabilitation, and recovery. Another ‘pandemic winter‘ has brought further
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The proliferation of ‘tips and tricks’ for boosting change-making and innovation efforts obscures the craft and commitment that transformation requires. Visit sites like Medium, search YouTube, or scroll through your Twitter feed and you’ll find endless sources of tips and tricks to innovate, transform, or learn. Tips and tricks work for formatting files with software.
