The Next Next Common Sense
collaboration, and systems thinking. These capabilities become more valuable as technology takes over algorithmic tasks. A professional services firm embracing this principle transformed its professional development program to focus on capabilities that comple- ment rather than compete with technological systems. Rather than train- ing employees to perform tasks that AI could handle more efficiently, they invested in developing capabilities for complex problem framing, ethical reasoning, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and contextual intelligence. The balance between human and technological intelligence isn't static but continuously evolving as technologies advance and organizational needs change. Coherent organizations develop governance structures and learning processes that enable this evolution while maintaining alignment with organizational purpose and values. NE me we rOg ri ng agnfirzoamt i oCnoaml Fpol re mx i tsy As the Stockholm discussion continued, participants explored how traditional organizational structures were yielding to new forms better suited to complex environments. While hierarchical structures provided clarity and control in stable conditions, they often proved too rigid and slow in rapidly changing environments. “It’s not about choosing between hierarchy and network,” observed the COO of a technology company. “It’s about developing organizational forms that can shift between different modes depending on the situation. We need stability for efficiency and fluidity for adaptation.” This insight points to a key characteristic of emerging organizational forms—they’re dynamic rather than static, capable of reconfiguring as conditions change. Several emerging forms illustrate this dynamism: Fluid Networks: Rather than fixed structures with stable reporting relationships, fluid networks reconfigure connections based on the needs of specific situations. People and resources flow to where they can create the most value, guided by shared purpose rather than hierarchical control.
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