TECHNICAL VS. ADAPTIVE CHALLENGES
Richard Pascale and his colleagues focus their work on the adaptation of complexity science on working with organizations. One of the key aspects is the differentiation between technical and adaptive challenges, a distinction first introduced by Harvard University scholar Ron Heifetz. Technical challenges are characterized by the ability to
use certain techniques and methods to create successful results. This involves high predictability and forecasting.
Adaptive challenges involve the managing of many non-linear factors. This means to develop new methods and techniques to create successful results. There is very low predictability and forecasting. Misunderstanding and conflicts are prevalent but the possibility for fundamental innovation is high.
When highlighting this distinction it becomes clear that certain paradigms in management sciences largely negate these differences and focus on the technical view on existing challenges. But most everyday situations within companies are characterized by a mix of both forms. The understanding of this distinction is a key subject of ChallengeX.
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