Shows how to think more clearly and execute better in a constantly shifting environment. It offers a comprehensive and systematic approach to candidly assessing the situation and yourself, and then taking action. -- from book jacket.

Part One. Introduction: purpose and possibility -- How to use this book -- The theory behind the practice -- Before you begin -- Part Two. Diagnose the system -- Diagnose the adaptive challenge -- Diagnose the political landscape -- Qualities of an adaptive organization -- Part Three. Mobilize the system -- Make interpretations -- Design effective interventions -- Act politically --- Orchestrate conflict -- Build an adaptive culture -- Part Four. See yourself as a system -- See yourself as a system -- Identify your loyalties -- Know your tuning -- Broaden your bandwidth -- Understand your roles -- Articulate your purposes -- Part Five. Deploy yourself -- Stay connected to your purposes -- Engage courageously -- Inspire people -- Run experiments -- Thrive.