Important Concepts for Workforce Development
Much of my thinking and thus my writing reflects an orientation toward the big picture, a conceptual map and an approach to dealing with complex issues that specifically involve human nature. Over time, as the big picture unfolds it will alway be filled in with more detail and targeted, actionable inventions. Therein is highlighted an important concept in understanding a workforce today; without a big picture and an up-to-date, accurate map, excessive time, energy and resource is wasted by taking action that often creates more problems that it solves.
Taking the time to gain a perspective, which I have been developing for eight years, although confusing, overwhelming and perhaps seemingly unproductive at times, the perspective itself shows me how crucial an element it is for creating a successful environment for adaptation. The big picture perspective is part of the adaption needed for today’s business (and life) conditions, a standard capability of the GT-Yellow code.
So for a few big picture concepts. When I use the word adaptation I include the following ideas:
- Sustainability, Resilience and Emergence
- 5 Deep Strata
- Bio-Psycho-Social Systems
- Life Conditions
- Code vs. Content
Is this perspective for everybody?
The short answer is yes, and the specific answer is: it might not be what’s next for you.
It’s comprehensiveness and elegance can be applied to almost any situation, but many are not ready to play. Said another way, it is not a one size fits all solution, yet it fits everybody.
When do we need a new map? When the explanatory powers of a new one speak to the territory we find ourselves in. If you are not in the territory, it’s not helpful. If you are in the territory, a good map provides orientation, insight, framing, direction and navigation points. Hence it is not for everybody. Yet, in this perspective includes everybody else on the planet. Thus this map must include the perspective and territories everybody else sees.
Does this post seem loaded with paradox? Welcome.
