The Monthly “Dot Connections”: Simplicity Dot Connection May 2019

 Effective innovation requires dots connection and a suitable process as part of the wider holistic 'system.'

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     Simplicity Dot Connection May 2019

Innovation & Simplicity Innovation is the light every forward-looking organization is pursuing now; however, very few companies can well articulate their innovation process. Effective innovation requires a suitable process as part of the wider holistic 'system' for innovation, encompassing other key aspects such as culture, leadership, and strategy, but how to follow the "simplicity" principle when managing innovation. The following five quotes may bring certain insight.

Simplicity vs. Complexity Simplicity vs complexity is an age-old dilemma even in English Grammar! The simplicity and complexity are just opposite ends of the same spectrum. That compounds all "problems." You need complexity to understand and appreciate the simplicity and vice versa. It's all about balance and perception.

Intelligence vs. Complexity "Intelligence" is from Latin word “intellego” -Inter-lego: Bind together, read between the lines, or connect the dots. Intelligence has been defined in many different ways such as in terms of one's capacity for logic, abstract thought, understanding, self-awareness, communication, learning, emotional knowledge, memory, planning, creativity and problem-solving. Complexity is generally used to characterize something with many parts where those parts interact with each other in multiple ways. (Wikipedia)

Complexity Thinking vs. Systems Thinking In today’s digital dynamic with VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) characteristics, both system thinking and complexity thinking are crucial for crafting business strategy and solving business problems, complexity thinking vs. system thinking, are they the same, or the different thinking processes?

Complexity vs. Innovation Complexity is like energy. In the biosphere, for example, the "life potential" of a species is proportional to its complexity. Its fitness is proportional to its complexity. This is why the biological evolution is equivalent to an increase in complexity because this means an increase in functionality, which, in turn, means the ability to better cope with the uncertainties of a constantly changing environment, however, simplicity is ultimate sophistication, does complexity drive or hinder innovation?

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