Thom Kearney (15)
Loving the complexity theme this morning at #fwd50 trying to solve complex problems with approaches that work with complicated problems does not work with complex issues according to @tomski. Every public servant, especially leaders should know the difference. The key is the feedback loop.
Early morning bookclub with @pahlkadot at #fwd50 ...the #gov20 journey continues:)
https://nusum.wordpress.com/2010/05/11/thomas-goes-to-washington/
Message for leaders who want to enable the change we need. #FWD50 https://nusum.wordpress.com/2018/12/01/protect-the-deviants/
For those of you that are curious here is an excellent introduction to complexity and the public service https://markfoden.com/clockcat #fwd50 #Podcast @markfoden
Test and learn
A couple of take aways.
Show the thing even if it's tiny.
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the plan is the plan until it changes - need to start with the understanding that the solution is unknowable at the start. "Go where the hamsters are friendly."
Designing solutions with Modularity is another part of dealing with complexity. #FWD50
On the subject of #podcasts here is one I have been enjoying recently https://www.wgbh.org/podcasts/the-big-dig on the topic of building big things. #FWD50
