In the SBR - Author's Podcast, host Tom Fox visits with authors who write about business ethics, leadership, and compliance issues. This podcast is part of his Sunday Book Review podcast, where Tom reviews books weekly for compliance professionals. This podcast will take a deep dive into books relevant to the compliance professional and make for a more leisurely chat with the authors about why they wrote their books, the details in the book, and, most importantly, what skills they will bring to the compliance professional.
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In the SBR - Author's Podcast, host Tom Fox visits with authors who write about business ethics, leadership, and compliance issues. This podcast is part of his Sunday Book Review podcast, where Tom reviews books weekly for compliance professionals. This podcast will take a deep dive into books relevant to the compliance professional and make for a more leisurely chat with the authors about why they wrote their books, the details in the book, and, most importantly, what skills they will bring to the compliance professional.
Understanding Complexity with Dr. Jean Boulton, Part 1: Ethics, Compliance, and Organizational Dynamics
SBR - Author's Podcast
34 minutes
6 months ago
Understanding Complexity with Dr. Jean Boulton, Part 1: Ethics, Compliance, and Organizational Dynamics
Welcome to the SBR – Authors Podcast! Host Tom Fox visits with authors in the compliance arena and beyond in this podcast series. Today, Tom is joined by his friend and colleague Earnie Broughton as they co-host Dr. Jean Boulton, author of ‘The Dao of Complexity.’ This is Part 1 of a special two-part episode on the SBR – Author’s Podcast.
They dive into Dr. Boulton’s background in physics, her transition to business management, and her exploration of complexity theory. The conversation highlights the persistent compliance and ethics violations issues, the need for more dynamic and adaptive organizational policies, and how complexity theory provides a new framework for understanding and influencing organizational behavior. Dr. Boulton explains the nuances of complexity, differentiating it from chaos and game theory while providing practical approaches for sensing and navigating complexity within organizations. The episode underscores the importance of adaptive strategies, ethical conduct, and the intricate relationship between past actions and future outcomes. Dr. Boulton also shares insights on how organizations can cultivate resilience and foster a culture that values ethical decision-making.
Key highlights:
Dr. Boulton’s Journey into Complexity
Understanding Complexity Theory
The Dao of Complexity
Complexity vs. Chaos and Game Theory
Resources:
Dr. Jean Boulton Website
Dr. Jean Boulton on LinkedIn
The Dao of Complexity on Amazon.com
Earnie Broughton on LinkedIn
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SBR - Author's Podcast
In the SBR - Author's Podcast, host Tom Fox visits with authors who write about business ethics, leadership, and compliance issues. This podcast is part of his Sunday Book Review podcast, where Tom reviews books weekly for compliance professionals. This podcast will take a deep dive into books relevant to the compliance professional and make for a more leisurely chat with the authors about why they wrote their books, the details in the book, and, most importantly, what skills they will bring to the compliance professional.
