Probably the most visible example of unintended consequences, is what happens every time humans try to change the natural ecology of a place.
Margaret J. WheatleyNo longer in a relational universe, can we study anything as separate from ourselves. Our acts of observation are part of the process that brings forth the manifestation of what we are observing.
Margaret J. WheatleyListening is a reciprocal process - we become more attentive to others if they have attended to us.
Margaret J. WheatleyInnovation is fostered by information gathered from new connections; from insights gained by journeys into other disciplines or places; from active, collegial networks and fluid, open boundaries. Innovation arises from ongoing circles of exchange, where information is not just accumulated or stored, but created. Knowledge is generated anew from connections that weren't there before.
Margaret J. Wheatley