Think with Eric Vautrin

The Future of Business and Society: Dave Snowden on Distributed Decision-Making


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(conversation recorded on 19.09.2024)


In this thought-provoking interview, Dave Snowden, a pioneer in complexity science and founder of Cognitive Edge, shares his insights on leadership, decision-making, and navigating uncertainty in today’s complex world. Drawing from his extensive experience, Dave discusses key concepts such as:

  • The limits of frameworks like Agile, Scrum, and Business Process Reengineering when applied universally

  • The importance of distributed decision-making over rigid purpose statements

  • Why alignment and adaptability are critical in complex systems

  • The role of inefficiency and requisite variety in creating resilient organizations

  • How natural sciences are reshaping the way we approach business and leadership


Dave also touches on the future of work, with transformational ideas about scaling solutions, the decline of large-scale transformation programs, and the importance of hyper-local engagement for addressing global challenges like climate change. If you're looking to understand how complexity science can reshape organizations and society, this interview is for you. Watch now to explore how these cutting-edge ideas can transform your approach to leadership and strategy.


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