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Management of Knowledge and Innovation Research Unit presents a seminar by Prof. René Pellissier Searching for the quantum organization: ‘ ..chaos is found in greatest abundance wherever order is being sought. It always defeats order, because it is better organized.’ Terry Pratchett (Interesting Times, 1994: 12) The digital economy or the new economy are no longer concepts to strive for, they belong to the real world of the present. Through all spheres of our lives, personal, through business and economic levels to beyond, we need to develop a mental model and understanding of the disruptive nature this develops in terms of our basic thinking and decision making capabilities. Linear thinking can no longer handle the complexities of a quantum world, the only solution being to replace these by notions of discontinuous thinking. The above premise (promise?) of the notion of chaos theory stated by science fiction author, Terry Pratchett, is both exciting and true. Chaos theories possibly provides the only platform for stability in an otherwise unruly, dynamic world. The paper shows how these are already part of our society and our lives. Moreover, within the chaotic dimensions of the digital world, there is growing belief that synchronicity principles can benefit the world, i.e. that subject matter form the world of quantum mechanics can provide us with a different form of equilibrium and stability; that, beyond chaos, lies order and that chaordic thinking and systems should replace the mechanistic ones from the Industrial Era that were based on Newton’s machine-like, well-behaved universe. Very specifically then, within a business context, one should question the validity of existing models and realize the disruptive nature of ubiquitous IT in this. Is there a way forward? Can business decision makers truly handle these? These issues are explored and chaordic principles in terms of leadership and business models proposed to challenge our existing paradigms. This is the quantum organization - borne out of (r?)evolutionary IT and its dynamic, and as yet unrealized, impact on society. The author explains new systems that take care of this and explain the dynamics involved in sustaining these. Wednesday, 19 September, 2001 Christodolou Meeting Room 6 15:30 - 17:00 Click here to download a PowerPoint presentation from the seminar (741Kb) OUBS seminars are informal, generally reflecting work-in-progress. They are open to staff and students of all faculties, as well as to visitors. To receive information on our seminars, contact Mina Panchal at the address below Mina
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