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It is possible to solve complicated problems by breaking them into smaller parts.
There are often emotional components to complex problems, as we may not want to deal with certain parts or examine them closely.
You can get to the top of a complex problem by putting in the effort.
It might not be a problem but a situation. There is no simple solution to a complicated problem, and there’s no way out. The situation is a fact that must be addressed.
This is a very different problem from a complicated one.
Problems that are complex are not problems at all. These are systems that are not predetermined, and change depending on our interaction with them. If you push on one part of the complex problem, it will cause a system change. All complex problems are found in healthcare, climate change and technology.
It’s important to accept that we are dealing with a dynamic system when facing a complicated problem. The rules and solutions are constantly changing.
There are several ways to dance the complex.
- Name it. You and your team will not fall into the trap if you don’t understand that you are dealing with a problem. We cannot fix systems unless we can see them.
- It’s not helpful to blame the complex for a small part of your problem. We can instead choose to commit to working on the whole problem and not just one symptom.
- Do not turn away. We are reluctant to take on problems that appear difficult to resolve. As our world becomes more interconnected, we are called to do this.
- A way to move forward is to isolate a part of the system, if possible, and make that part a complex problem we can solve. Then, learn, evolve, and repeat.
