The whole and its parts

The whole & its parts

Tag: complexity

Adding value as a leader

In a recent conversation with a colleague, we discussed his schedule. For a major part

Ordering forces

In every system, forces are acting as an undercurrent. They are forces, just like an

Simplification

The trap of simplification lies in its ability to create an impression of having understood

It’s an obligation

A regular occurrence is that executing a task is perceived as an obligation. It’s often

Read it several times

The last time I read this book I marked some paragraphs. As I read it

Having what one wants

While growing up children learn wise ideas from others. And when they adhere to these

The right to decide

Everyone has the right to decide what is right for him or her. However, as

Checking in with experience

It’s foolish to assume that the experience someone shares is equivalent to feedback. It’s just

Focusing on being right

It might be a result of the perfection humankind is seeking to achieve. It might

Zooming out

An interesting aspect of goals is how one goal can serve other goals. It can

Impossible demands

In Germany, a group calling themselves ‘Letze Generation’ (last generation) used the tactic of gluing