I’ve worked with Theory of Constraints for decades.
I used to believe the constraint was inside the system.
Now I believe the constraint is our belief that we stand outside it.
I wrote this essay as a gift and a challenge to the TOC community. What if the systems we prize exist in our minds, not in the living, relational world? What if the map has become the deepest constraint?
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Relational integrity is the quiet force behind lasting project success. Not soft skills or sentiment, but the felt alignment that makes complexity navigable. When trust breaks, delivery falters—no matter how perfect the plan. In an AI-shaped world, this unseen architecture matters more than ever. We must learn to feel it.
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Why vitality, integrity, and responsibility must move together if we are to lead from Horizon 2....
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Modern leadership and governance struggle because they fail to reflect humanity’s cognitive structure. Nature is unified, but the brain operates in two modes—relational and analytical. Effective leadership must integrate these hemispheric perspectives, balancing systemic wisdom with structured execution. This post explores a new governance model that mirrors nature’s balance.
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At Home in the Universe explores humanity’s role in the cosmos, weaving insights from complexity science, philosophy, and systems thinking. It challenges leaders to move beyond control, cultivating “ecologies of hope” by aligning with life’s creative flow. Grounded in the Welsh concept of Cynefin, it offers a framework for effective, sustainable leadership.
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