PLAN OF THE BOOK Part 1: Foundations of Complexity (Chapters 1-3) In this opening section, we establish the fundamental distinction be- tween complicated and complex systems that forms the foundation of our journey. The digital transformation of our economy hasn't merely made our systems more complicated—it has fundamentally altered how they're woven together. Chapter 1 explores this new complexity landscape, distin- guishing between the intricate but predictable nature of complicated sys- tems and the emergent, interconnected reality of complex ones. Chapter 2 introduces coherence as the cornerstone capability for navigating com- plexity—that alignment of context, viewpoint, purpose, and action that enables further purposive action. Chapter 3 examines the critical role of mental models in shaping how we perceive and respond to complexity, revealing how these internal frameworks both enable and constrain our ability to navigate complex environments. These foundational chapters establish why traditional management approaches increasingly fall short in today's interconnected world and in- troduce the core principle that will guide our exploration: mastering com- plexity doesn't mean reducing it but developing the capability to maintain coherence within it.
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