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- Do Systems Exist? (Part 2)
This week’s newsletter brings episode 20 of the Cyb3rSyn Labs Podcast, featuring Adam Walls and John Flach, the authors of the book, “Do Systems Exist"?
In this episode, Adam and John dive into building resilient organizations. We discuss the importance of building reserve capacity and requisite variety in organizations to enhance resilience and adaptability in the face of uncertainty.
John and Adam argue against the traditional approach of optimization for short-term gains, emphasizing instead the necessity of preparing for unexpected challenges by having backup resources and flexible systems. The conversation covers concepts like anti-fragility, the importance of sharing information and authority, respect for humans and more.
They highlight flaws in current management practices, including promoting leaders based on narcissism rather than character, treating employees as replaceable parts, and lacking long-term vision. Drawing from examples in nature, historical business practices, and contemporary management theories, the episode explores how organizations can foster a culture of continuous innovation and employee empowerment for sustained viability and growth.
"If you have the capacity for response to the unexpected, then you don't have to plan for it. The important thing to do then is to continuously increase the capacity to respond to whatever occurs in the future."
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