What are you learning now? Part 2: complexity, connection, unique situations

OSR graduates responded to this question in our latest survey. Here is the second installment of the results.

Complexity

“The role of complexity in more depth and why it's important to understand it when planning or leading change.”

“Change is very complex, especially difficult during times of economic recession when money/affordability rules. I've been engaged in high-level financial/headcount discussions and wide-eyed with wonder about the financial ‘under belly’ I didn't have much experience with but that is essential to understanding organization and business drivers and ultimately, how change must be addressed.”

“Change is complex and requires creativity in the immediate situation. While models and theories are helpful in conceptualizing issues that arise, concrete solutions are usually what is required. 99% of the people I work with have no training in managing change and that makes it harder to do collaboratively.”

“Gender and age differences, inter and cross-cultural needs/nuances/dialogues, spirituality is as important in designing change as the other elements.”

Connection

“Raising consciousness to a higher vibration so that connection with others is better facilitated”

“All things interconnect, and that communicating at every level... being honest with what is known always, always makes things better.”

“Everything is connected. Make one change and the system itself is changed.”

Unique situations

“Every situation is unique — no silver bullets. It requires presence, authenticity and reflection. Broad participation from the organization is necessary for a successful change effort. People can be resistant to change processes.”

“I am having the opportunity to apply my learning within the organization I work in and thereby learning a bit more about how things are different in different situations.”

“It takes a lot of practice and learning on the go. Each organization is different and the focus of the work needs to be adjusted accordingly. I am thinking case studies would be nice to include about types of scenarios people face in real life and how to integrate some of the learning we had.”

“How to guide each unique client group through major strategic change.”

Part 1: design, leadership, change
Part 3: agility to spirituality
Part 4: applying the learning