Arena:  Navigating Complex Issues (NCI)Back to all Arenas

Building on David Snowden’s Sensemaking Framework, we work with a framework that helps us recognize variables, levels of uncertainty, whether the issue is chronic or episodic, and what goals make sense. Sorting issues using these characteristics builds confidence in and across teams or communities. Systemic Leadership enables appropriate methods, principles and practices for groups to predictably improve their position over time, relative to the complex issue. It also furthers resilience and innovation, as the diversity of perspectives accelerates the knowledge sharing and enables new options for leaders.

What's in this Lab?

Comparing Complex Issues with Other Issues I Lab

COMPARING COMPLEX ISSUES WITH OTHER ISSUES
Time: 2 hours
Participants: Individuals/Group
Materials:  Pencils/pens, sticky notes

Comparing Complex Issues with Other Issues II Lab

DISCERNING AND SENSE-MAKING
Time: 2 hours
Participants: Partners/group
Materials:  Pencils/pens, sticky notes