Houston, we have a problem!

You don’t have to look too far to realise that the world of work has become more complex in the last 10 years than it has ever been. The last 5 years has been a bumpy ride, as we all struggle to keep up with the effects of digital disruption and a globally connected workspace.

Our timelines are shorter and the expectations placed upon our organisations/customers, are greater than we ever imagined. The pace of every aspect of business and organisational life has reached fever pitch and it’s becoming all too obvious that we are struggling.

Thriving in Complex Times - How to Stay Relevant

If you have a look around the current business environment, it doesn't take long to see how technology has affected not only our lives, but also the way we work. Now more than ever the way we work is impacted by forces that are less tangible and controllable.

The ways in which we previously run our businesses and the processes that control them have not really changed despite the fact that the very nature of how we work in many roles is fundamentally different. So what do I mean by this?

SYSTEMS IN EQUILIBRIUM – THE COMPLEXITY CRISIS

Have you ever wondered why all of a sudden collaboration is so important?

As the rate of change has increased dramatically over the last 20 years, so has the complexity of nearly all leadership and management roles and their associated task demands. Managers and leaders now have more moving parts than ever. Put simply complexity breed’s vulnerability.