Tag: relationships
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Die Suche nach Leadership
Leadership ist einer der Begriffe, die mit großer Unsicherheit und Unklarheit behaftet sind. Alle suchen Leadership – entweder Richtung geben oder Richtung gezeigt bekommen – aber im echten Leben ist sie faktisch nicht zu finden. Boss oder Babysitter? Auch in der Literatur pendelt man zwischen den Rollen als Boss oder als Babysitter. Sagen wo es…
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Hierarchy Is Not Natural – Part 2
Part 1 we finished with a quote, and we want to start Part 2 with it. Because what would that shift in perspective mean for an organization or even a society? What would happen, if we forsake the notion of hierarchy and stick to complexity? “trust is the only – known to me – tool…
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Hierarchy Is Not Natural – Part 1
This is not new. Actually, it’s not even worthwhile to mention because it’s so obvious. Only simple, mechanical systems created by humans have a hierarchy. All natural systems are complex. Complexity can’t have a hierarchy because everything is connected to everything else. We have multidimensional superposition and dependencies. That’s what complexity is—many very simple elements…
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Navigating Complexity in Organizations: A Cybernetic and Chaos Theory Perspective
Organizations buzz with activity. They’re like cities, full of intersecting lives and decisions. But what makes organizations complex? And how can understanding this complexity help us lead better? Let’s dive into the vibrant world of complexity through the lens of cybernetics and chaos theory. “Complexity is irreducible without losing the essential qualities of the system.”…
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Neuro-diversity: Unpacking the Cognitive Traits of Generalists and Specialists
In today’s diverse workforce, appreciating the distinct cognitive capabilities of generalists and specialists is key to fostering a productive and innovative organizational environment. Neurodiversity, which celebrates neurological differences as part of human variation, provides a valuable framework for understanding how these roles can be best integrated and utilized in professional settings. This article delves into…
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Feudalism: A Majority’s Perspective
Feudalism, often romanticized for its chivalry and castles, unfolds differently when viewed through the eyes of the majority. Before this system took hold, people lived in varied societal structures, from decentralized tribal communities to sprawling empires. With the fall of the Roman Empire around the 5th century, Europe entered a new era that paved the…
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Discovering the Heartbeat of Exceptional Workplaces: A Journey Beyond the Ordinary
Imagine stepping into an organization where the air buzzes with anticipation, not dread, for Monday mornings. A place where, when asked if you love working there, a smile spreads across your face before words can form. This isn’t just a daydream; it’s a revelation I stumbled upon in a quest to uncover what makes an…
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The Paradigm Shift in Control Units: Lessons for Organizations from the Automotive World
Imagine this: a world where cars react to their environment with the grace of a gazelle, smartphones understand your mood before you do, and computers predict your needs seamlessly. This was the dream that drove us, coders and architects, to push the limits of technology. We were not just writing code; we were embedding our…
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Teams are Family
OrgIQ is all about understanding and switching perspective. So how do we see our teams? What is our perspective as team member or – in case there is a hierarchy – as management? This might be the simplest perspective. As management I pass information and orders. And receive the reporting. This visible and controllable contact…