Contrarian Principles of Change
Disorder can be a source of new order.
Certain systems reorganize themselves into greater order when confronted with changes in their environment.
Autopoiesis (self-production or self-making) is life’s fundamental process for creating and renewing itself, for growth and for change.
Disequilibrium, not equilibrium is necessary for a system’s growth and renewal.
When the environment shifts and the system notices it needs to change, it always changes in a way that it remains consistent with itself, creating the need for a clearly defined purpose or reason for being.
The more freedom given to self-organize, the more order that is created.
Chaos is necessary for new creative ordering.
Chaos reminds us that faith is needed more than control.
Chaos awakens creativity.
Creativity, not certainty, is the goal of organizational change.
Creativity happens with a shared vision and shared values.
Releasing your people to create is the power of personal leadership.
It is our interconnectedness, not our independence that drives change.
Small, local actions can create global influence through endless webs of relationships.
There is greater strength in alliances rather than in isolation.
The invisible, rather than the visible, factors greatly influence organizational behavior.
A compelling and inspiring vision drives the organization to its future.
A healthy culture is the glue that holds the organization together on its journey of growth and significance.