Why manage all the "bits and pieces" with all their tricky dependencies and dynamics when:

• a substantial number of them can be made obsolete, and
  
• of those remaining, a large part can be managed effectively without the need to understand all the tricky dependencies and dynamics?
  

With a thorough understanding of the fundamentals about what caused the present situation and a solid appreciation of the challenges (see below), a fundamental solution approach becomes available. Its nature makes it low effort, low risk, and suited for various areas.

One can start right away by identifying short-term savings, gradually shifting into Effective Simplicity^TM , which provides substantial long-term savings, improved services, and alignment with client needs. For specific offerings, see our products and services overview.

Solution Approaches

There are two fundamental solution approaches. These days, however, only one appears to have public attention. The approaches:

1. The "Manufacturing" Approach – Currently Preferred

This approach utilizes linear/exact techniques such as definitions, step-by-step instructions, clear responsibilities, computer programs, mathematics, enforcement of compliance and so forth. Proponents argue that the more methodically these techniques are implemented, the higher the efficiencies will be. However, there are unexpected shortcomings.

2. The Systems Approach – (Re-)Emerging?

This approach addresses the wider system. It takes advantage of experience, patterns, common business sense, intuition and the likes (non-linear/open techniques).  

More specific information on effectiveness and shortcomings... 

Ultimately, the situation demands (re)creating effective and lasting simplicity. But how do we get there?

We know that today's solution attempts are ineffective. Even simplification no longer works. We also know that there is another approach to a solution: the systems approach. To overcome the main challenges, we need to understand what caused the present situation and to establish a fundamental solution approach.

What caused the present situation

What works and what does not

How to move to effective and lasting simplicity

With a thorough understanding of how complex systems operate and a set of the additional non-linear/open techniques, a fundamental low-risk solution approach is within reach. Managing all the "bits and pieces" with their tricky dependencies and dynamics is no longer necessary. The fundamental solution approach allows your environment to move into effective and lasting simplicity, thus enabling

• structural cost reductions,
• service improvements,
• alignment with client needs, and
• competitive products and services.

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