Complexity and Paradox
Strategy 03.06

Jim Underwood (Author)

9781841122250, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 13 December 2001

120 pages
17.4 x 12.4 x 1 cm, 0.113 kg

Fast track route to mastering highly complex environments

Covers the fundamentals of complexity, from encouragingiconoclastic behavior and setting up formal complexity training tousing scenarios and gathering intelligence

Examples and lessons from some of the world's most sophisticatedbusinesses, including Microsoft, and ideas from the smartestthinkers including H. Igor Ansoff, Richard A D'Aveni and PeterSchwartz

Includes a glossary of key concepts and a comprehensive resourcesguide

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Introduction to Express Exec

Introduction to Complexity and Paradox

Complexity Theory: Key Terms and Definitions

The Evolution of Complexity and Chaos Thinking

The E-Dimension: Complexity

The Global Dimension

The State of the Art

In Practice: Case Studies

Key Concepts and Thinkers

Resources

Ten Steps to Making Complexity Work

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Index

Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]