This challenging and participative workshop is designed to help you better manage change in uncertainty; make sense of complex organisations, markets and communities; decide how to decide; avoid pointless analysis and develop an understanding of your organisation that enables action to be taken.
You will gain an insight into emerging methods and supporting software, that has been successfully developed by Cognitive Edge and Wood Holmes Group, and implemented in sectors as diverse as: Regeneration & Construction, Defence, central and local Government, Technology and Innovation. These techniques were recently featured as the lead article in The Harvard Business Review (November 2007) and this workshop presents an opportunity to engage in the forefront of 21st century management thinking.
Key aspects of the day will look at:
Sensemaking (understanding complex organisations and situations), Networks (identifying and developing links and trust between individuals) and Narrative (Capturing, analysing and gaining insights from anecdotes, culture and dialogue), with case studies of past projects used as illustrations.
Objectives of the workshop include:
- Distinguishing between straightforward situations, that can be managed by formal processes and complex situations that require managed evolution to deliver success.
- The use of different decision models for different situations; deciding how to decide.
- Understanding the difference between efficiency and effectiveness, and how to manage uncertainty within organisations by creating a culture of resilience.
The event will take place once on the 26th May at the City Inn, Manchester and again on the 28th May at the Culture Lab, University of Newcastle upon Tyne and run from 09:30 – 15:30 with lunch and refreshments included.
We are offering an early registration bonus of 50% off the regular price of £100 if you register by 18th May. Places are limited so please register your interest now:
