Dev Discussions

Episode 10 - Modeling Complexity with Cynefin

Episode Summary

James O'Brien takes some time out of his day to discuss Cynefin, a model for understanding and acting upon complexity as well as anti-patterns in communication. Meta analytical thinking and communication are so fundamentally important to automating processes (creating software) that it was nice to get the chance to discuss them.

Episode Notes

This episode we talk about something a little different. Programming is a technical art. But, building usable software tends to be much more social in nature. I got a chance to corner James O'Brien to discuss Cynefin, a model for understanding and acting upon complexity as well as anti-patterns in communication.

Join us as we dive into understanding a model of meta analytical thinking about complexity as well as communication anti-patterns.

James' book, "Communicating the UX Vision: 13 Anti-Patterns That Block Good Ideas."

Liz Keogh with more information about Cynefin.