Complexity Is Not a Bug

Starting From Confusion (Cynefin)

Module 2, Lesson 3

Sarah
advanced7 min

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You can apply the Cynefin framework to refine a Stacey classification, and explain why Disorder, not Complicated, is the honest starting point for most organizational problems.

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sociotechnical systemssystems thinkingCynefinConway's Lawteam topologiesorganizational designengineering managementsoftware architecturecognitive loadcomplexityscaling engineering teamsdecision-makingorganizational debtsense-making