Overview
Explore the concept of situational awareness in open source and strategic decision-making through this keynote address by Simon Wardley, a researcher at the Leading Edge Forum. Delve into the challenges of navigating constant change, determining the right course of action, and developing effective strategies in both government and commercial sectors. Learn how to map your environment, identify opportunities, and adapt to evolving circumstances using Wardley's innovative approach. Gain insights from historical examples, economic principles, and technological trends to enhance your understanding of strategic planning and execution in the rapidly changing world of open source and beyond.
Syllabus
Introduction
A dreaded word
Fake CEO
Strategy documents
Blah blah blah
Our strategy
Strategy as a service
Sun Tzu
The Cycle
Why
Situational Awareness
Vikings
Maps
Quick Question
Chess World
Big Data
Themistocles
Chess and Alchemy
Map vs Environment
Network topology
User needs
climactic patterns
common economic paths
universally applicable principles
duplication
discovering
town planners
leadership
context
SimKey
Amazon
Buntune
The Future
Summary
Crossing the River
Mapping Camp
Taught by
Linux Foundation