The Next Next Common Sense
• I update our approach to organizational sensing for a data-rich environment • I reimagine recognition systems for networked organizations • I address how language evolves and aligns in digital spaces Fourth , I provide a thoroughly revised implementation framework that addresses the practical challenges of today's organizations: hybrid work, algorithmic management, platform business models, and the blur- ring of industry boundaries. These aren't theoretical explorations but prac- tical approaches that organizations are using today to navigate complexity more effectively. Finally , I look ahead to emerging complexities that will define the next decade: climate change, demographic shifts, AI advancement, and new forms of social organization. Rather than pretending to predict spe- cific outcomes, I focus on developing the capabilities organizations will need to navigate whatever emerges from these interconnected challenges. Throughout, my message remains consistent: mastering complexity isn't about imposing control or pretending to predict the unpredictable. It's about creating conditions under which coherent action can emerge despite—or even because of—the swirling complexity around us. A New Journey Through Familiar Territory The structure of this book guides you through a journey of under- standing and application. We begin with the foundations of complexity, exploring the fundamental distinction between complicated and com- plex systems and introducing coherence as the cornerstone capability. We then examine the building blocks and roles that form the architectural elements of coherent organizations, followed by the communication and navigation systems that bring these elements to life. The second half of the book focuses on implementation—how to put these ideas into practice in your specific context. We explore steps for creating coherence, approaches for measuring complexity mastery, and
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