Comments on: Increased complexity needs simplified design

By: Harold Jarche » The collapse of complicated business models

Harold Jarche » The collapse of complicated business models — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:51:38 +0000

[...] don’t see simplicity as the solution to dealing with complex environments. A new organizational structure is required that is 1) based on simple units but is 2) connected as a network that is much more [...]

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[...] to know this stuff – the ‘bounded’ area. They had to explain this information. Things quickly become ‘unbounded’ when you work with people. People are boundlessly creative when it comes to having problems, tirelessly striving to [...]

By: Harold Jarche » CSTD Trading Post

Harold Jarche » CSTD Trading Post — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:56:53 +0000

[...] table to take in three of a possible 15 presentations. The discussion is based on what I posted on Increased Complexity Needs Simplified Design. This is a shortened, and more focused, version of an online presentation I did for CSTD in March [...]

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Best of Tony Karrer’s Elearning « Ramblings from Africa — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:56:33 +0000

[...] Increased complexity needs simplified design, October 5, 2009 [...]

By: Harold Jarche

Harold Jarche — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:25:07 +0000

Good point, Ken. Even though I propose a simplified process, I agree that we need to understand complexity and take it into account in our decisions. There are no simple answers.

By: Ken Allan

Ken Allan — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:19:43 +0000

Kia ora e Harold!

I agree with this approach. It’s appropriate for selecting effective learning methods and associated practices in today’s world.

I am also cautious of the idea that, in viewing complexity it’s important not to oversimplify the view one has of it all. In addressing complexity there’s always the danger that’s illustrated by shaving too closely with Occam’s Razor. This can impact on the selection of a learning method and render a result that short-changes the learner.

Catchya later
from Middle-earth

By: Janshs

Janshs — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:56:54 +0000

Very thought provoking and a good read. Thanks. Moving towards a collaborative approach across age groups is likely to be the way forward in a range of contexts, I agree.