Go slow to go fast — leading in complexity and change // Business Skills

Episode 3: The Linklaters Ideas Foundry

Dr Sharon Varney and Ian Rodwell

We often say we live in a ‘complex’ world. But what does that really mean — and how can an understanding of the intriguing world of complexity theory help you lead and perform in a world where change is the only constant? In this episode with Dr Sharon Varney (author of Leadership in complexity and change), we unpack what complexity is (and isn’t), share some practical advice on thriving in a complex world and reveal why, strange though it sounds, going slow can really help you go fast…Curious to learn more? Then take a listen.

Key sources for this episode include:

• Sharon Varney — Leadership in complexity and change: for a world in constant motion
• Daniel Kahneman — Thinking, fast and slow
• De Gruyter — Leadership in uncertain times: learning to lead from the emerging future (webinar)