Inspect and Adapt #53 Cynefin Framework
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Dec 12, 2024 
Join experts Earl Beede, a Senior Fellow at Construx, Jenny Stuart, VP of Consulting, and Steve Tockey, Principal Consultant, as they dive into the fascinating Cynefin Framework. They explore its application in software development, highlighting how this sense-making tool helps navigate complex problems. With insights on user-centric ROI and the challenges of disruptive tech, they emphasize the importance of understanding user needs. The trio also discusses key decision-making strategies for Agile teams, ensuring efficiency and clarity in project management.
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Snail's Pace Race Example
- Earl Beede uses the game "Snail's Pace Race" to illustrate Cynefin's "clear" domain.
- The game's fixed rules and predictable outcomes demonstrate clear cause-and-effect relationships.
Monopoly and Governing Constraints
- Monopoly exemplifies Cynefin's "complicated" space with governing constraints.
- Established rules guide gameplay, making outcomes somewhat predictable despite player choices.
Chess and Emergent Possibilities
- Chess illustrates Cynefin's "complex" space with enabling constraints and emergent possibilities.
- Each game is unique due to opponent interaction requiring new strategies.