The Cynefin Framework

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==The Cynefin model==  
 
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*Simple contexts (known knowns)  
 
*Simple contexts (known knowns)  
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**Nature
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Familiar, certain
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Constraints are understandable to all
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Understandable solutions
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*Complicated contexts (known unknowns)  
 
*Complicated contexts (known unknowns)  
 
*Complex contexts (unknown unknowns)  
 
*Complex contexts (unknown unknowns)  

Revision as of 16:35, 16 November 2014

The Cynefin Framework

This article will introduce the Cynefin framework and its underlying practices, which can be used for sense- and decision making in a complex and complicated world. [1] The framework is developed by David J. Snowden (born 1 April 1954), and is used by leaders to determine operative context so they can make appropriate choices.

The Cynefin framework splits the issues that faces leaders into five contexts; simple, complicated, complex, chaotic and disorder. Each of which requires different approaches to leadership style.


Contents

History

The Cynefin model

  • Simple contexts (known knowns)
    • Nature

Familiar, certain Constraints are understandable to all Understandable solutions

  • Complicated contexts (known unknowns)
  • Complex contexts (unknown unknowns)
  • Chaotic contexts (unknowable unknowns)
  • Disorder (not determined)

Examples of contexts

  • Examples of simple contexts
  • Examples of complicated contexts
  • Examples of Complex contexts
  • Examples of Chaotic contexts
  • Examples of Disorder

Examples of uses

  • Cynefin used in Ergonomics

Criticism

  • Critical reviews of the Cynefin Framework
  • Risk of oversimplifying the problems

Additional reading


Bibliography

  1. 1.0 1.1 Snowden, David J., and Mary E. Boone. "A leader's framework for decision making." harvard business review 85.11 (2007): 68.
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