Leading in Complexity

During the expert session, Robert Wolfe engages the audience through a mix of storytelling and interactive exercises.

• Understanding Problem Domains: Learn to differentiate between the types of problems—simple, complicated, complex, or chaotic—and understand how each requires distinct approaches and solutions.

• Tailored Leadership Strategies: Discover how to apply appropriate leadership styles based on the problem domain to enhance the effectiveness of your responses.

• Improving Problem-Solving Impact: Gain insights into aligning your problem-solving strategies with the specific characteristics of the issues you face, leading to more impactful and effective solutions.

- Session available onsite only -

Often, the way we approach a problem can become the problem itself, particularly when we apply a linear mindset to complex situations and find our solutions falling short. This workshop offers an experiential learning approach to uncover how a mismatch between the nature of a problem and the solutions we apply can limit effectiveness. Participants will explore this concept through the Cynefin model, developed by IBM, which categorizes problems into different domains and advocates for tailored leadership styles to address each type effectively.

The Cynefin model provides a framework for understanding that problems are not one-size-fits-all. It helps participants recognize how different problems—whether simple, complicated, complex, or chaotic—require distinct approaches and responses. By delving into this model, attendees will learn to align their problem-solving strategies with the specific characteristics of the issues they face.

This dynamic and philosophical workshop encourages a deep reflection on how our problem-solving approaches can be adjusted to achieve better outcomes. Through engaging activities and discussions, you will gain valuable insights into effective leadership and problem-solving strategies, enhancing your ability to address challenges in a more impactful and nuanced manner.

Storytelling

Robert Wolfe lets you experience how you can use a story from your own life to convey a message and convince the people around you to follow you. A leadership skill that has garnered a lot of attention in the past decade and has proven to be crucial for business leaders. Robert shows examples of the best storytelling and provides insights into easy-to-apply storytelling techniques.