Send us a text

In this initial episode of The Abstract Interviews, Edzo Botjes, an antifragility and cyber resilience expert, discusses the importance of embracing chaos and uncertainty in today's organisations. He explains how the Cynefin framework can help distinguish between ordered and unordered contexts, emphasising the need for companies to adapt to complexity. Edzo explains the concept of antifragility, contrasting it with resilience and robustness, and highlights how organisations can benefit from stress and challenges over time. He also shares his journey into antifragility research, including his experiences with agile practices and autonomous teams. Edzo introduces his Extended Antifragile Attribute List, which categorises resilience into engineering, systems, and complex adaptive systems resilience. Throughout the interview, he underscores the importance of continuous learning and foresight. Practical steps for organisations to become more antifragile are also discussed, focusing on balancing stability with adaptability.