Verbs to act in Complex System

After studying Cynefin through Cynefin 101 Getting Started and Cynefin Basecamp Nov 2023, it becomes obvious that there are different verbs that practitioners are deliberately using to act in Complex system, with the intention to reflect the complex attribute (like Non-linear Causality).

1. Modulate
   • Complex system should be modulated instead of controlled.
2. Probe
   • Trying things out
   • Safe-to-try probes
3. Scan
   • How and when should the word scan be used in Cynefin?
4. Shift patterns
   • Solving puzzles vs shifting patterns
5. Amplify/dampen
   • Amplify or dampen to shift patterns in complex systems

Backlinks

• 2024-03-12 Cynefin Basecamp Day 3
  • Verbs to act in Complex System