Being able to make sense of the complexities around us puts us in the position to influence events rather than to remain limited as mere interpreters of events.  We are often tempted to simplify things so we can understand them better, but in doing so, important issues may escape our notice, and result in us being taken by surprise as unforeseen things happen too often for us to retain the cutting edge.

Complexity thinking trains us to understand and influence the course of events rather than being overtaken by the complex flood of reality as it unfolds.  Having the ability to make sense of complexity might change your life for ever, as you learn to surf the sea of information and events instead of trying to tame them all the time.  Learning to influence the future through well-timed innovative interventions is the name of this game.

Understand first.  Influence more. 

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