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Donald Sull is a Senior Lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management, known for his research on strategy and execution in turbulent markets.
Known for: Simple Rules: How to Thrive in a Complex World
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Simple Rules: How to Thrive in a Complex World
In 'Simple Rules: How to Thrive in a Complex World', Donald Sull and Kathleen M. Eisenhardt explore how individuals and organizations can navigate complexity by applying a small set of clear, effective rules. Drawing on research in business, biology, and social science, the authors show that success often comes not from rigid systems or exhaustive analysis, but from flexible, simple guidelines that enable quick, adaptive decision-making in dynamic environments.
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Understanding Complexity
To appreciate the power of simple rules, one must first understand the nature of complexity itself. Complex systems are not chaotic; they have order, but it is an order that emerges from interactions among many agents rather than from centralized control. Whether it is a flock of starlings moving in...
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The Power of Simple Rules
Why do simple rules work so effectively in the real world? Their strength lies in their balance: they are specific enough to provide direction but broad enough to allow for interpretation. They are not formulas to eliminate uncertainty; they are frameworks to manage it. In our field research — span...
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Donald Sull is a Senior Lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management, known for his research on strategy and execution in turbulent markets.
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