Michael Lissack Part 2: Building Blocks and Roles (Chapters 4-6) In Part 2, we explore how organizations can create coherence by thoughtfully combining elements and navigating the multiplicity of roles that each person occupies. Chapter 4 introduces landscape metaphors as powerful tools for understanding complex terrain, leveraging our in- nate spatial intelligence to perceive patterns and relationships that might otherwise remain invisible. Chapter 5 examines how organizations can combine and recombine building blocks—whether ideas, capabilities, or resources—to create coherent solutions in complex environments. Chapter 6 addresses the reality that we all occupy multiple roles simul- taneously and explores how recognizing and respecting this multiplicity creates more authentic and effective organizations. These chapters reveal how coherence emerges not from rigid struc- tures but from thoughtful combination of elements, clear landscape un- derstanding, and honest engagement with the multifaceted nature of hu- man roles. Part 3: Communication and Navigation (Chapters 7-12) Part 3 addresses the crucial systems that enable organizations to maintain direction and shared understanding amid complexity. Chapter 7 expands on role multiplicity, exploring how modern professionals navi- gate increasingly diverse role portfolios. Chapter 8 introduces the concept of "canyons not canals"—creating boundaries that channel energy while allowing freedom within them, unlike the rigid control of traditional management. Chapters 9 through 12 explore how organizations create shared meaning through narrative intelligence, gather critical informa- tion through scouting parties, acknowledge contributions through digital signposts, and maintain coherence through aligned language. Together, these chapters reveal how organizations create the infra- structure for coherent action without imposing rigid control—establishing
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