Essays

Ambiguity is a fact of life, particularly in large organizations. We see it everywhere: the unknown and unpredictability that comes from massive systems. What defines our organizational culture is how we respond to ambiguity. Leaders are faced with two paths. One is to focus on control and develop processes and systems that manage and control every aspect of the organization. The thinking is that if we control enough, we eliminate ambiguity. But that’s not how

There is a relationship between creative generation and change. Creativity happens at the edge of chaos is a phrase that is equally terrifying and inspiring. But it makes sense for anyone who has experienced the creative rush that comes from the need to adapt, modify, bootstrap, or Macgyver quickly. Sometimes, our best ideas or most innovative solutions come when something goes wrong, and the perfectly laid plans are disrupted by the chaos and complexity ever

What do you think of when considering what it means to be creative? Do you think about an artist in their studio? A writer at their desk? Or a great inventor like Nicola Tesla or a ground-breaking researcher like Marie Curie? These are all examples of “Big-C” creativity, eminent creative works with incredible value to our society. But creativity isn’t just limited to artists, inventors, or scientists. It’s all around us in our daily lives,