Trigger Strategy
034: How Capable Leaders Navigate Uncertainty and Ambiguity - an annotated reading - Part 3
Mar 21, 2024
Leaders who navigate complexity well exhibit patience, anticipate effects, and approach situations with curiosity. The podcast discusses examples of complex decision-making, unintended consequences, innovation tactics, and the value of embracing uncertainty and curiosity in leadership
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- Leaders need patience and self-repair in navigating complexity, allowing situations to unfold without hasty intervention.
- Leaders must anticipate emergent behaviors and downstream effects, being vigilant of unintended consequences in complex scenarios.
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Patience and Self-Repair: Allowing Situations to Resolve on Their Own
Leaders need the ability to practice patience and self-repair, letting situations unfold without intervening hastily. This contrasts with patient divergence, where actions are taken with multiple possibilities in mind. Doctors, aware of overprescribing, sometimes refrain from immediate treatment, allowing the body to heal naturally, akin to organizational healing without intervention.
