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Organizations today are struggling to respond and adapt effectively due to the VUCA-like conditions of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. Part of the reason organizations are struggling is that they are using a change methodology (e.g., ADKAR Model, Lewin Change Model, Kotter 8 Steps, etc.) that is outdated, ineffective for the times in which we live. To compete effectively today, to adequately and rapidly respond to ever-changing conditions, it requires a change approach that leverages complexity, while embracing uncertainty. That is, it requires an approach that can temper the effects of volatility while acknowledging the perpetual ambiguity that afflicts us all. Â
Introducing...
Complexity Leadership Model
What is the Complexity Leadership Model?
The Complexity Leadership (Theory of Change) Model is a modern, rapid, inquiry-based, foresight-driven strategic learning model. It is a powerful social technology to catalyze transformative change involving complex adaptive challenges within all social systems and at any scale. There is growing evidence that better (i.e., more transformational, innovative, sustainable) results ensue from approaching diagnostic and dialogic OD work not as isolated, competing methods but as an integrated (âhybridâ) diagnostic /dialogic sequence of activity along with experiential learning.
- Modern â Reflects a modern understanding of the role and amplifying potential of integrating Diagnostic OD, Dialogic OD, and experiential learning together into a powerful, accretive problem-solving methodology
- Rapid â The experiential sequence of Hybrid OD is reflective of the iterative method (e.g., Agile/Scrum) whereby self-organized innovation teams deliver value every 2-4 weeks via pre-planned âsprintsâ
- âInquiry-Basedâ â Speaks to the core of the Hybrid OD Model whereby we leverage dialogic or inquiry-based tools and techniques to expose mental models, cognitive biases, and limiting beliefs and patterns to bring about transformative change
- âForesight-Drivenâ â Strategic foresight is a differentiating social technology of the Hybrid OD Model whereby we intentionally seek out, engage with the emerging future to transform the present
- Strategic Learning â The intent/essence of Hybrid OD is less about producing certain âresultsâ (or outcomes), than it is about raw learning; learning about how best to solve a problem or exploit an emerging opportunity
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In this video, we discuss a new approach to bringing about organizational change. This new approach we call Complexity Leadership Model (CLM)  â which reflects a blending of diagnostic, dialogic, and experiential methods, tools, and techniques to transform complex social systems (to solve for complex adaptive challenges). CLM is a modern, rapid, inquiry-based, foresight-driven, strategic learning model that is suited for the times in which we live; that is, it is a method that can effectively work with and leverage VUCA-like conditions of today to create a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Click the video below to learn more.
Henosis Partners on the ground...
Read about some of our most recent client engagements.
Large Group Dialogue Facilitation
Our client was looking to close a $30M gap in SG&A expenses and sought a quick, innovative way to unlock significant cross-functional value by conducting a series of large-group, dialogue-based workshops across the enterprise (all functional areas of the business).
Agile/Lean Cultural Transformation
Our client was looking to grow their company without adding headcount â a very common ask in todayâs world. Specifically, they were looking to âlean outâ their operations to create significant capacity lift of staff while concurrently establishing a culture of faster, Agile-based execution to create a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Social Innovation Lab Design & Standup
Our client was looking to âstand-upâ a Social Innovation Lab to inspire and accelerate breakthrough thinking, leading to breakthrough innovations. Company was experiencing flat-to-negative growth and was looking for the innovation lab to quickly spur new ideas, transformative innovations to drive organic growth.
