Case studies in complexity (part 2): Ipswich Heritage Program
Nearly 30 years after it was initiated, the very successful Ipswich Heritage Program continues to provide for the effective protection of the city’s rich heritage.
Tag: Complexity
Case studies in complexity (part 1): Introduction – why this series is needed, and what it will address
The case studies are analysed in the context of the advice given by Snowden and Boone in “A leader’s framework for decision making”.
Simplistic solutions to complex problems turns behavioural science into a dangerous pseudoscience (part 3): Why it’s dangerous
Simplistic obesity messages have led to obese people being stigmatised which manifests as discrimination, social isolation, teasing, and bullying.
Simplistic solutions to complex problems turns behavioural science into a dangerous pseudoscience (part 2): Why it’s pseudoscience
Presenting evidence to show why advancing simplistic solutions in ignorance of complexity and compounding this ignorance through confirmation bias turns behavioural science into a pseudoscience.
Simplistic solutions to complex problems turns behavioural science into a dangerous pseudoscience (part 1): Confirmation bias and complexity
High-profile Cornell University food researcher Brian Wansink has been found guilty of academic misconduct. How and why did this happen, and what are the implications for research and practice?
Planning for the fascinating social complexity of Chinese cities, and what it can teach the west
The self-governance achieved in the urban villages of Shenzhen, China stands in stark contrast to a local government planning process in the Toowoomba Region, Australia.
Are natural systems an appropriate reference point for complexity discussions in KM?
Do natural systems reach equilibrium, and are they self-sustaining?
Case study: An agile approach to program management
The Hawkesbury-Nepean River Recovery Program offers insights into how agile approaches can be used in program management (which is a different discipline to project management).
Case study: How to overcome resistance and denial when engaging stakeholders
To achieve the successful implementation of the Sustainable Management of the Helidon Hills Project, I needed to quickly overcome stakeholder resistance and denial. How was this done?