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Can frameworks help us understand and communicate?

I have the deepest respect and high regard for Wardley Maps and the Cynefin framework. They share much of the same background and...

What are the implications of optimising for “I” over “we” on the peak paradox framework?

There appear to be more opportunities to optimise for "I" than "we". A question I have been mulling over is, “In a free market can we...

Great leadership is about knowing what to optimise for & when

I participated in a fantastic talk in May 2022 on “Ideological Polarisation and Extremism in the 21st Century”, led by Jonathan Leader...

Ethics, maturity and incentives: plotting on Peak Paradox.

Ethics, maturity and incentives may not appear obvious or natural bedfellows. However, if someone else’s incentives drive you, you are...

Hostile environments going in the right direction; might be the best place to work?

decision making in hostile environments

What are we optimising for?

The Peak Paradox model starts with a question, “What are we optimising for?” The framework allows individuals to express their views and...

Hard & Fast versus Late & Slow

The title might sound like a movie, but this article is about unpacking decision making. We need leaders to be confident in their...

Optimising for "performance" is directional #cop26

In the week where the worlds “leaders” meet to discuss and agree on the future of our climate at #COP26, I remain sceptical about...

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