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Featured Article — 13 November

Complex problem solving is the most important skill we need this century...* But what is 'complex problem solving'?

Navigate Complexity

We think there is a huge opportunity to make more progress with the complex challenges we are grappling with. We teach complex problem solving skills, and help organisations to apply them to develop outcomes-focused strategies.

Interview with Paul Ronalds, CEO Save the Children Australia

20 Questions for complex problem solving & strategy design (& practical techniques to help answer them)

Our 20 Questions capture a pattern - they prompt you to think about the most important things you need to think about when grappling with a complex challenge.

Read Ponder articles that explain and explore complex things

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Interesting people share insights about grappling with complexity

Seminars and Workshops

We think complex problem solving skills are essential for everyone - from the most junior analyst to the most senior decision maker.

Consulting & Facilitation

Let us help you achieve outcomes for the complex challenge you are grappling with.

Short (or longer) speeches about complexity and complex problem solving that share thought-provoking ideas which will have audiences thinking differently.

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Article — 12 November

"We're all hungry for better answers, but first we need to learn to ask the right questions."

Article — 1 November

The Beer Game demonstrates some important insights about systems. It's fun, surprising and deeply insightful. Would you like your team to play?

Article — 12 August

"The most valuable people these days are the people who can turn their minds to anything"

Kathryn North AM, Director, Murdoch Children's Research Institute

Article — 7 March

Complexity
and why it matters.

Interview with Peter Nicholson AO

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