Sort Complexity Before Acting

Sort each situation by Cynefin-style action posture. Clear: apply known rule Complicated: analyze with expertise Complex: run safe-to-learn probes Chaotic: stabilize immediately Invoice missing a purchase order that policy clearly requires Choose migration sequence where several technically valid paths exist Regional churn spike with competing theories and no obvious cause Payroll export outage affecting customers right now Employee asks whether a meal expense above the published limit can be approved Evaluate encryption approach for a new enterprise integration Managers are not adopting a new coaching habit despite positive survey comments Possible data exposure is happening and scope is unknown

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