Debra, where is it written in complexity theory that,
> a mature organization, with its more rigid formalized structures
> requires radical surgery.
This implies both a physicalist, mechanist view of organisation - not
complexity - and that something is wrong that needs surgical correction or
removal.
I suggest that complexity theory indicates that such approaches are
doomed. I interpret complexity theory to suggest that what is needed are
strong attractors (and, with luck, supporting structures) that will
organically alter the organisation.
> Is there a way to create INTENTIONAL learning processes. It seems to me
> that right now, people in organizations are being called on to be fast
> learners, and it's not that comfortable for them.
Sorry, my plane is descending and I need to sign off. I'll respond to
this second one later.
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