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To foster adaptability in teams or organizations, encourage environments that allow individuals to take initiative and adapt dynamically to challenges. By studying the systems on which we rely, we can identify the feedback loops that bolster their resilience and seek synergies that lead to remarkable outcomes.
Chapter 4: Why Systems Surprise Us
Despite their resilience, systems can also exhibit unpredictable behavior, primarily due to three factors: delays, nonlinearities, and interdependencies. Meadows highlights that while we expect linear cause-and-effect relationships, the reality of systems is more intricate. Delays can lead to surprising outcomes, as seen in delayed reactions of systems toward regulatory changes, resulting in prolonged issues.