Effects-Based Thinking Part III

In Part I of this series, which introduced the concept that, from the perspective of complexity, all that exists within a system. In Part II, presented a framework of three levels of effects-based thinking (EBT) and planning is critical to understanding how the change is propagated along these complex systems - organizations, markets and communities in which they live and work. In this final installment, I explore how the effects are planned and initiated within complex systems and how cognitive, adaptive leadership drives for this purpose.

Effects-based thinking transmitted through the systems in three orders - for kinetic effects, second and third. Kinetic effects describe the objectives of short-term plans of operation - plans and projects that we conduct our daily work. These objectives must be clear, measurable and achievable and should support the overall objectives of the organization. Despite a plan or project may take some time to complete, its effects must be immediately observable and measurable. That is the kinetic effect of effects-based thinking - a small but significant step toward a larger goal (ie, effects of second and third order).

However, the kinetic effects we seek to create must have another quality. That quality is what we call "line of sight alignment" or "adaptive leadership." Adaptive leadership is a clear understanding of the actions to be taken now to influence the long-term change and achieve the desired effects in the third order of effects-based thinking. It is simply to understand how what you do today will most likely affect the future. It is a clear line of connection between the effects of kinetic order, second and third - or daily operations, strategy and organizational mission and vision. Examples of adaptive leadership is thinking about the fact that the customer service offered today affects the bottom line of the store at the end of the month and supports the long-term success of the company and taking into account the investment made in the leadership development program will halt again today out of the experience of the Baby Boomer generation retire over the coming years and will build a firm foundation for long-term growth and success. With effects-based thinking, which are well equipped to make the actions daily, weekly and monthly necessary to obtain these results. Adaptive leadership also helps develop a sharper perception of the whole system.

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