What happens when #systemsthinking clashes with traditional organisations? #SystemsInnovation2024 I facilitated a brilliant trio to unpack the challenges and opportunities that emerge when introducing systems approaches into complex environments. The discussion was eye-opening. We heard from James Stauch of APCO Space Lab on the power of systems mapping to drive deeper understanding, Dr Victoria Herrington … Continue reading How can we disperse systems | complexity | cybernetics thinking into the ambience of organisations? →

My weekly posts Transformational Power of Action ‘It is easier to act yourself into a new way of thinking, than to think yourself into a new way of acting’. We used this quote as one of the founding principles of RedQuadrant. We want to make real change in public services, and in consulting — that means more work alongside … Continue reading Transduction — leading transformation — Issue #146 →

Join the discussion on LinkedIn! 'It is easier to act yourself into a new way of thinking, than to think yourself into a new way of acting'.I get two things from this quote- the transformational power of action- the challenges and intrigues of attribution of ideasWe used this quote as one of the founding principles … Continue reading Transformational Power of Action →

My weekly posts Systems Approaches in Organisations  Join me next Friday as I’m hosting a panel discussion at the Systems Innovation conference in London and we’re going to be getting real about the challenges, pitfalls, and opportunities. Explore how systems thinking and complexity are crucial for driving meaningful innovation in today’s fast-paced world. Traditional methods might … Continue reading Transduction — leading transformation — Issue #145 →

My weekly posts Systems Change  At the hundred-day celebration for the Virtual Commissioning Academy which concluded earlier this year, I ran through just one slide from each session and each of our amazing guest speakers, giving an overview of themes and content. Read the post here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_national-commissioning-academy-september-activity-7231548046625456128-jyT9?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop Courses and events National Commissioning Academy Join us on the National … Continue reading Transduction — leading transformation — Issue #144 →

My weekly posts How would you go Nazi? In this post, I reflect on Dorothy Thompson’s essay “Who Goes Nazi?” — a fascinating look at how ordinary people might react under a fascist regime. What struck me is how relevant her thoughts still are today. Thompson’s ability to dissect human nature and the subtle ways people might lean toward … Continue reading Transduction — leading transformation — Issue #143 →

My weekly posts Do you have rEQUISITE kOOKINESS? I’ve been enjoying the We Can Be Weirdos podcast from Dan Schreiber (and, deeper, Weird Studies from Phil Ford and JF Martel). They show that normality is only skin deep. Dan uses ‘the batsh*t list’ (the word is a compliment in his world) to test how many beliefs … Continue reading Transduction — leading transformation — Issue #142 →