You lead a complex system by setting the boundary conditions, and letting self-organizing to happen. The leadership carefully observes weak signals, and supports or dampens the emergent patterns. This is what actually happens, even when you believe otherwise.
Gradually the experiences of success and related basic assumptions are automated into the organizational culture. The culture tells to it's members the right way to perceive, think, and feel. It eats strategy for breakfast, even when outdated to nonfunctional. (Blog)
We conduct cultural assessments and change consultation based on the research of Hofstede in the network of Itim Focus. Lean, Agile ja Scrum offer both work practices and robust research about organizations. Systemic thinking and the psychodynamic Tavistock tradition provide means to work with unconscious patterns. Zen, Nonviolent Communication, Retrospectives, and facilitation add their spices.
