April 2024
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400 pages
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English
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9Complexity‐Driven Theories
“Those who simplify the universe only reduce the expansion of its meaning.”
—ANAÏS NIN
Complexity‐driven theories push the boundaries of leadership theory to explore themes of organizational learning, chaos theory, and the ill‐structured nature of leadership problems, processes, and solutions. These theories are referred to as complex for a reason. They deep dive into individual and organizational processes that require adaptation for survival. These theories are about more than just solving technical issues but dealing with grand challenges. Did I mention that they are also really complex? The opening quote by Nin captures this desire to add complexity to our thinking, and complexity‐driven theories aid in opening ...