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Applying the Cynefin framework in an Education context
We recently hosted a workshop at The School Leadership Conference 2020 about the application of the Cynefin Framework in the complex realm of Education. Solving complex problems requires an adaptive, experimental and highly interactive approach with a tolerance for uncertainty. Cynefin is a useful framework for helping you to understand the situation you are in and to respond appropriately. We talked to education leaders about how they can use this framework to adapt their approach to the problem at hand to ensure the greatest possible chance of enabling positive outcomes for their staff and students. We wrote an article on the topic which you can read below.
We are also piloting a school optimisation program aimed at helping schools to respond better and adapt to the plethora of challenges they face in their environment. Learn more about the Education Excellence (EdEx) Program via the link below:
Fire & Flint work with Juiced TV to explore their 3-5 year strategy
Thank you Juiced TV for inviting us along to facilitate a strategy workshop with your leadership team and board! We loved learning more about your amazing business and working with you to explore your vision and strategic priorities for the next three to five years. Juiced TV is a very purpose-driven organisation with a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of kids in our hospitals. Check them out at https://www.juicedtv.com.au.
If you would like to learn more about our introductory strategy workshop please see our service overview.
A closer look at Fire & Flint
Welcome to our first post! In this instalment, we dive deeper into what Fire & Flint is. We know that great relationships are built on trust, and finding common ground is a critical ingredient for establishing trust. At the end of this post, we hope we’ve given you further insight into why we exist and what we care about. If something resonates, we invite you to get in touch with us.
Lifting the hood on Our framework: ADDR
In this post we explain our Align, Discover, Do and Reflect (ADDR) Framework in greater depth. There is no silver bullet when it comes to problem-solving and progressive improvement. Our approach is to adapt what we collectively know to suit the task at hand and do so in light of the bigger picture. Why then, do we have a framework? Below the surface of the tools and techniques we apply, there is a degree of consistency in what we are essentially aiming to do. We designed ADDR to act simply as a guide to challenge and aid us during the various phases of improvement. If you have any thoughts or questions, please let us know!
Why people are your best sustainability driver
Dan sets the scene for a common problem that leaders face in this post: how to respond when their business is faced with significant challenges to its sustainability? He challenges a common default management position of "controlling the controllable" (e.g. fixed cost and headcount reductions) and introduces the power of adaptive challenge thinking.
Traditional lean thinking applied differently
Improvement (lean) initiatives can be delivered efficiently and sustainably! In this post, we unpack our approach to running lean engagements in short, continuous cycles through the application of agile principles and techniques. The key ingredients are close collaboration with our clients and their customers, continuous reflection and learning, and a structured delivery process.