The document discusses two different stories or perspectives - Story 1 and Story 2. Story 1 represents simplicity and control, while Story 2 represents complexity, change and emergence. It suggests that the background or context influences one's perception of which story is more helpful. Depending on whether the situation is simple, complex or requires courage, different stories may be better suited. It promotes considering which story is currently serving the reader best and provides contact information for workshops and consulting on developing resilience through complexity-inspired approaches.

1. The 2 Stories

2. Which story is serving you best?

3. Andrew Rixon PhD

4. Story 1 Story 2

5. Story 1 begins here…

7. here…

9. or here…

11. And before we know it we’re here..

13. Story 1 is about certainty…

14. Story 2 begins here…

16. here…

18. or here…

20. And before we know it we’re here…

22. Story 2 is about uncertainty…

23. Story 1 Simple Mechanistic Stability Control Story 2 Complex Ecological Change Emergence

24. They are like apples and oranges…But…

25. Which Story is valued most?

26. Maybe it’s like the bezold effect

27. The background colours our perception

28. So if our actions depend on which stories we value… How do we choose the most helpful Story?

29. It depends on the landscape

30. simple…

31. complex…

32. or requiring courage…

33. Which story is serving you now?

34. “ The Two Stories” provides the backdrop for keynotes, workshops and consulting programs around change and resilience. Find out more by contacting Andrew: [email_address]