Leading by Weak Signals

Tackle complex issues and confront radical uncertainty by harnessing the potential of small data. Is your company fully leveraging the power of data? In situations where problems are just complicated and well-defined, leaders often turn to Big Data.

However, when dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty, they must adeptly manage Small Data. The concept of Leading by Weak Signals suggests that potential risks, untapped business opportunities, or innovative concepts could be overlooked if data is dismissed for not being "big enough."

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The Concept

Basic
Concept
The purpose of this book is to provide leaders with a framework to master the emerging shift to small data. Based on a novel understanding of corporate intelligence, Leading by Weak Signals strives for a holistic interpretation of “what is going on here” – the only meaningful question in the face of radical uncertainty
Underlying model
The very basic model of this new approach contains three dimensions. At first, it is crucial to understand the type of system you are dealing with: Is it a open or closed system? Furthermore, the role is important and has a direct impact on how to get access to the system. Lastly, it is necessary to be clear of you are in the phase of generating insights or if you want to intervene in the system.
Power
Laws
In the context of complex systems, power laws provide insights to understand the evolutionary dynamics of the system. They are used in pattern recognition and interpreting weak signals. Examples of power laws include the universal natural law of “Scaling” and the "Power curve of economic profit”. They can be used to understand phenomena such as inflection points, scaling and universal proportions, critical transitions, and more.
“In today’s VUCA world, transforming a company requires observation of ‘weak sig- nals’ to uncover early signs of change or disruption. This insightful book provides readers with practical examples and tools to navigate complexity and stay ahead of the competition, as I have personally witnessed in my own company’s journey.”

Torsten Leue

CEO of Talanx AG

“‘Leading by weak signals’ would be seen as ‘the art of leading’ if there were not a science behind it. Peter and Mark are excellent at making its principles and tricks use- ful for practitioners. In a world of increasing complexity, Leading by weak signals is not only part of every leader’s toolkit, but also part of their survival kit.”

Dr. Martin Pfiffner

Author of The Neurology of Business

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About the authors

Peter Gomez
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is Professor Emeritus for Strategy and Organization at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland. He was the Rector of his University and President of the Swiss Stock Exchange SIX.

He has published widely on Leadership in a Complex World, Systems Thinking in Corporate Practice, and Managing for Public Value.

Mark Lambertz
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is a Digital Native of the first hour since he learned to program with his first Apple computer at the age of 12. In 1995, he founded one of the first digital agencies in Germany and sold it after 20 years. Today he applies his technological and organizational knowledge in an international company as a transformation manager in the mobility sector headquarters of Robert Bosch GmbH.

His focus lies on the Viable System Model, which enables a holistic view of organizations’ culture, processes, roles, and value creation.

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