Using the Cynefin framework can help executives
sense which context they are in so
that they can not only make better decisions
but also avoid the problems that arise when
their preferred management style causes
them to make mistakes. In this article, we
focus on the first four contexts, offering examples
and suggestions about how to lead and
make appropriate decisions in each of them.
Since the complex domain is much more
prevalent in the business world than most
leaders realize—and requires different, often
counterintuitive, responses—we concentrate
particularly on that context. Leaders who
understand that the world is often irrational
and unpredictable will find the Cynefin
framework particularly useful.