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Explaining the Cynefin Framework

One of the most useful models I use is the Cynefin framework. It's particularly useful in explaining to executives why they might use narrative techniques to address complex business issues. Here is how I explain the Cynefin framework to decision makers.

Comments (5)

Nancy Cailleteau Mills:

Shawn,

in the 5+ years that I've been learning about Cynefin, this explanation is the clearest yet. Thanks so much, it's a keeper.

Nancy

les handford:

Thank You! I have over the years struggled with how to make this model practical (to me and others).

I will keep and re-listen as it always makes me think about it.

David Cronshaw:

Just to repeat my previous comments, which somehow did not find their way onto the web site.

This is the clearest explanation of Cynefin I have ever seen. Great stuff!

Straightforward language that I could comfortably use with clients.

Is it possible to get a copy of the Sketch Cast of this - so I could run it locally as required???

Thanks for your positive feedback on my sketchcast. There is probably a way to save a sketchcast to you hard disk. If you use Firefox there is an add-in that will capture the playback and store it on your disk. I can't remember what is called no because since I have moved to the mac I haven't downloaded all those things that I had on my pc. Let us know if you find it. You might find it under the category of saving YouTube clips, which is the same technology as sketchcast.

Vahhab:

Dear Shawn
Thanks for your presentation. To me, that is a clear understanding of Cynefin.
Thanks

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