The Complexity Trap

<p>It seems like some organizations need to get turned inside out to react to the growing complexity of our world. Concepts like interconnectedness self-organization and unpredictability seem too big and mysterious for them to confront.</p><p>Making things harder is the fact that complex tasks are dynamic nonlinear and nontransparent. There are no simple solutions to handle them and there is always the question of context.</p><p>As a result Stephanie Borgert an expert on navigating complex problems and situations doesn’t provide ready-made blueprints in this book but she does give managers and executives the tools and insights they need to respond to these challenges.</p><p>She introduces the concept of complexity and explains the key features of complex systems. Then she reveals the nine most common complexity-related misconceptions that continue to be widespread in management circles. </p><p>By summarizing the skills mindsets and competencies that are necessary for mastering complexity she provides the insights that executives and managers need to be successful despite—or perhaps as a result of—complexity.</p><p>Demystify complexity and clarify what it really means for your organization and team with the lessons in The Complexity Trap.</p>