NAVIGATING UNCERTAINTY
The Cynefin framework helps us understand different types of situations and how to approach them. It's particularly valuable in business when navigating complex problems and decision-making.
Domains of Decision-Making
Select a domain to learn more about how to navigate different types of situations:
Complex
Most systems will fit nicely in this area. Rapid validation of ideas spark innovative thinking, team building is increased and solutions evolve.
Approach
Probe → Sense → Respond
Examples
New product development, cultural change, market disruptions
Characteristics
- Unpredictable but patterns emerge
- No right answers can be ferreted out
- Requires experimentation
- Emergent solutions
Complex
Complicated
Chaos
Clear