Episode 1: Why the Art of Complexity

What’s in the Name?

Roy H Adams
The Art of Complexity
2 min readJan 16, 2019

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Complex situations provide seemingly impossible problems that affect our daily environment. These problems are created by a variety of difficult circumstances and it is our job to fix them! Whether the cause stems from work, family, society, or our relationships, we cannot hide from the complex world we call home.

Ep. #1 of “The Art of Complexity”, introduces the “What” and “Why” of complexity. Simply put, how can one challenge the status-quo using theory and informed, intuitive judgment to help solve their wicked problems.

We want to inspire you to greatness. That to me answers the true “Why” of the podcast (4:50)

Lean into this thoughtful conversation as Roy and Vince, co-founders of GiNOSKO.CO, take on the unique differences between problems being “complex” verse “complicated.” These key points will allow you to adapt your thinking and actions based on informed, intuitive judgment. Through understanding the notion of “What is complexity” you will see that the “framing” of the system matters. The framing you adopt will create pathways to navigate and tackle the issues before you.

Have you faced a wicked problem before…if so tell us more (comment below)

Ultimately you will find confidence in the decision-making process as possible solutions to emerge for your wicked problem. Our conversation is really our introduction to you our listeners.

Listen Here to Episode 1

Episode #1 begins our journey of answering the tough questions:

  • How do we deal with complexity in our personal & professional lives?
  • How we see and learn from the problem around us?
  • How we visualize and articulate our awareness of those problems?
  • How do we direct our actions and activities towards success?

“Sometimes we go full into that check-list mentality. ‘Give me the checklist to solve the complex’ — You really cannot do that you must frame the environment!” (3:50)

Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash

Key Takeaways

  • Understanding what complexity is, and how to apply that theory towards helping your team navigate problems Overall, Empowering! & Intriguing!
  • Framing and Defining the difference between the idea of being “complex” and something that is “complicated”.
  • This podcast looks to challenge the status quo — based on relevant theory and intuitive judgment to solve complex situations.

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