Anti-Complicatedness

by Cameron Schwab | Jun 17, 2018

Recommendation for leaders – “Find a creative space”.

It will change the way you think, feel, and make sense of the layers of complexity of your day-to-day existence.

This is my ‘anti-complicatedness’ strategy, particularly when facing highly ambiguous situations.

The often misguided goal of seeking ‘simplicity’ most likely results in default thinking – you find the right solution for the wrong problem.

A good starting point? Clear mind and a blank page of your favourite journal (moleskine), best pencil (blackwing) and just start writing, drawing, doodling, modeling, mapping etc.

Cameron Schwab
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