by Rob Malcolm | Jan 11, 2026 | Book
Adaptive Capacity: Adaptive capacity refers to an organisation’s ability to respond to change by learning, adjusting behaviour, and acting coherently under uncertainty rather than simply restoring past practices. Tacit and Explicit Knowledge: Explicit knowledge is...
by Rob Malcolm | Jan 11, 2026 | Ticklers
The figures below are reproduced from Adapt, Survive and Flourish at full resolution.They are provided to support close inspection of diagrams that were intentionally simplified in print. Figure 1: Quick Fixes that Fail and the ‘Normal’ Response Figure 3:...
by Rob Malcolm | Jan 11, 2026 | Articles
(An Argyris-aware view of coherence, learning, and leadership) Purpose This note explains why large-scale reform often fails despite strong evidence, moral clarity, and broad agreement — and what transformational leadership needs to do differently. Islands of...
by Rob Malcolm | Jan 8, 2026 | Book
In an era of increasing complexity and uncertainty, Adapt, Survive and Flourish combines storytelling and guidance to show how organisations can go beyond simply surviving to transform and become more resilient and sustainable. At its heart is the Tuesday Night...
by Rob Malcolm | Jan 8, 2026 | Articles
Adaptive Capacity Adaptive capacity is simply the ability to sense, learn, and adjust creatively to change — without losing integrity, purpose, or hope. It’s built on knowledge. It utilises thinking Skills and tools. It...