Delve into the fascinating world of complex adaptive systems (CAS) with Prof. Dave Snowden, founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Cognitive Edge. Explore key themes:

Understanding Complexity: Grasp what defines CAS—interconnectedness, non-linearity, and unpredictability. See why traditional management may falter and how organizations fit this model.

The Cynefin Framework: Master the Cynefin framework, categorizing problems into five domains—obvious, complicated, complex, chaotic, and aporetic—each needing unique decision-making approaches.

Innovation through Exaptation: Discover exaptation, where existing capabilities find new uses. Learn how to foster environments that encourage experimentation and adaptation.

Decision-Making in Complexity: Understand the need for decentralized, network-based decision-making in complex systems. Snowden advocates for enabling informal networks to drive effective outcomes.

Practical Strategies: Gain actionable tools for managing complexity, including mapping capabilities, promoting distributed decision-making, and enhancing cross-functional connectivity.

Ideal for leaders and practitioners, Snowden’s insights offer a roadmap for navigating and embracing organizational complexity.

Speaker Bio

Prof. Dave Snowdenis a leading authority on complexity theory and organizational decision-making. He is the founder of Cognitive Edge and the Director of the Centre for Applied Complexity at the University of Wales. With a background in anthropology and cognitive science, Snowden has pioneered a science-based approach to understanding organizations as complex adaptive systems. He is a sought-after speaker known for his iconoclastic style and practical insights into managing complexity in various contexts.