The Next Next Common Sense - TEXT

Michael Lissack

Fluid Networks : Organizational structures where connections reconfig- ure based on situational needs, with people and resources flowing to where they create the most value.

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Holon : A concept introduced by Arthur Koestler describing an entity that is simultaneously a whole in itself and part of a larger system, applicable to individuals, teams, and organizations. Heteroglossia : The ability to speak in different voices while maintaining underlying coherence in values and meaning; essential for communicat- ing effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.

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Identity : The essential character of an organization that persists through change; the “who we are” that provides continuity amid evolution.

Information Flow Patterns : The way information moves through an organization, revealing whether knowledge follows function rather than hierarchy.

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Landscape Images : Metaphorical representations that leverage our in- nate spatial intelligence to understand complex organizational environ- ments; frameworks that help us grasp patterns and relationships.

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Mental Models : Internal frameworks that shape how we perceive, in- terpret, and respond to information; simplified representations of how something works in the real world.

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