{"id":1385,"date":"2022-07-02T22:05:35","date_gmt":"2022-07-02T19:05:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lamedgroup.info\/?p=1385"},"modified":"2026-04-08T18:19:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T15:19:03","slug":"leap-of-faith-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lamedgroup.info\/en\/leap-of-faith-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukraine Needs a Leap of Faith"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ukraine Needs a Leap of Faith<\/h1>\n

This material examines scenarios for overcoming bifurcation points of national development through the application of nonlinear management approaches. It analyzes the cognitive and volitional resources of the system required to perform a phase transition under conditions of time and resource scarcity.<\/p>\n

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A leap of faith\u2026. in theory yes.. but in practice\u2026 it turns out to be an improvisation that was prepared in advance\u2026.<\/p>\n

and it’s the same here\u2026. there are different types of management, from functional to project\u2026 and in between, the so-called matrix structures of varying rigidity\u2026.<\/p>\n

what is indicative\u2026 is that at the beginning of the war, a\u00a0“weak matrix”<\/strong>\u00a0of management (closer to a network one) worked\u2026 it has higher speed and quality\u2026. and this is an indicative fact! but\u2026. a completely different type of people can operate in it than in the functional one((((( and for Ukraine to have future prospects, a different type of people is needed in state governance\u2026<\/p>\n

I have observed this in many of my projects\u2026 and\u00a0bureaucrats will fight for their own survival<\/strong>\u2026 and this is a fight to the death\u2026 and they are ready to destroy everything for their own well-being\u2026 including the state itself\u2026.<\/p>\n

So for a\u00a0“leap of faith,”<\/strong>\u00a0preliminary preparation is necessary)))) the example of Korea, for instance\u2026 they introduced\u00a0“scouts”<\/strong>\u00a0into the structures\u2026 it’s the same here\u2026<\/p>\n

there are 2 methods: 1 \u2014 introduce small\u00a0“restructuring groups”<\/strong>\u00a0with\u00a0carte blanche<\/strong>\u00a0into the structures\u2026. 2 \u2014 build a parallel structure with a higher type of management, for example, a\u00a0“balanced matrix,”<\/strong>\u00a0and ensure the flow of functions and professionals into the new structure\u2026. they will either realize their own advantage or\u2026 the\u00a0“old structure,”<\/strong>\u00a0in order to fight, will have to change and increase its efficiency to win the confrontation\u2026))))) the good old method of the\u00a0“struggle of opposites”<\/strong>\u00a0)))))) based on the result, see whom to keep)))) because in order to survive, the old structure will have to change (and change its methods, processes, people) or die))))) so to speak, create an environment for the\u00a0“evolution of species”<\/strong>\u00a0)))))<\/p>\n

and it shouldn’t be done on the whole country at the initial stage\u2026 the system is pushed through at one point\u2026. that is, at the current moment, it is necessary to create a team ready to pull this off and launch a\u00a0“pilot”<\/strong>\u00a0in some area of\u00a0“medium importance,”<\/strong>\u00a0the failure of which would not lead to the collapse of the system)<\/p>\n

as an idea \u2014 this\u00a0“company”<\/strong>\u00a0gives both the right direction and highlights problems, but for implementation,\u00a0“people of action”<\/strong>\u00a0are needed\u2026 and you could become mentors and a shield for this project\u2026. and in fact, we need to start doing this)))) of course, there aren’t that many people with the necessary experience and qualifications\u2026 but by sifting through them, one can be found\u2026. for example, among project managers in crisis management, who have dealt with, say, restructurings of corporations with 5-10 thousand employees\u2026<\/p>\n

but\u2026 a different method of selection is needed\u2026 for example, Arestovich must\u00a0“believe and trust”<\/strong>\u00a0this specialist\u2026 because true professionals \u2014 they are not public, they are\u00a0“settled”<\/strong>\u00a0in life\u2026 and there must be a\u00a0“spark up the ass”<\/strong>\u00a0to go into such a slaughter, to agree, perfectly assessing the insane risks of such a project)))))\u00a0“Constructors”<\/strong>\u00a0are needed, but by no means\u00a0“hysteroids” (narcissists)<\/strong>\u00a0))))) The best combination: a Constructor (thinking type), a Tyrant who has coped with the sense of self-importance\u2026. a Fighter by nature with excellently developed instincts)))) In short.. a\u00a0“Good-natured ruthless bastard”<\/strong>\u00a0)))))<\/p>\n

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Conducting a semantic assembly in the Lamed Group field. Beginning level analysis of the article “Ukraine Needs a Leap of Faith.”<\/strong><\/h2>\n

1. Facts (Raw Material)<\/strong>
\nThe article is a deep strategic and managerial analysis dedicated to the necessary transformation of the state governance system in Ukraine. You discuss:<\/p>\n

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    Different types of management: functional, matrix structures of varying rigidity, network (“weak matrix”), which worked effectively at the beginning of the war.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The problem of incompatibility of the types of people working in different structures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The inevitable struggle of bureaucrats for survival, ready to destroy everything, including the state.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Two methods for implementing changes: 1) small restructuring groups with carte blanche; 2) creating a parallel structure with a higher type of management for the flow of functions and professionals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The idea of creating an\u00a0“evolutionary environment”<\/strong>\u00a0through the struggle of opposites.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    The necessity of a pilot project in an area of medium importance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Criteria for selecting people for such a team: need\u00a0“constructors”<\/strong>\u00a0(not hysteroids), thinking type \u2014 constructor, a tyrant who has overcome SSI, a fighter with developed instincts. The final formulation:\u00a0“Good-natured ruthless bastard.”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2. Assessment according to the refined methodology<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Step 2. Counting “Semantic Nodes” (N)<\/h3>\n

    The text is very dense and practice-oriented. I count\u00a011 key nodes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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      Concept of “Leap of Faith”:<\/strong>\u00a0an improvisation that must be prepared.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Types of management:<\/strong>\u00a0functional, matrix, network (“weak matrix”).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Lesson from the war’s beginning:<\/strong>\u00a0the network structure showed high speed and quality.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Problem of incompatibility:<\/strong>\u00a0different types of people work in different structures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Inevitability of struggle:<\/strong>\u00a0bureaucrats will fight to the death for survival, ready to destroy everything.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Method 1 (implementing changes):<\/strong>\u00a0small restructuring groups with carte blanche.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Method 2 (implementing changes):<\/strong>\u00a0creating a parallel, more efficient structure for the flow of functions and personnel.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Mechanism of evolution:<\/strong>\u00a0the struggle of opposites forces the old structure either to change or to die.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Pilot strategy:<\/strong>\u00a0push the system at one point, in an area of medium importance, so failure doesn’t collapse everything.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Criteria for selecting people (general):<\/strong>\u00a0need “people of action,” crisis management project managers, experience with restructurings.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Criteria for selecting people (personal):<\/strong>\u00a0constructor (thinking type), a tyrant who has overcome SSI, a fighter with developed instincts \u2014\u00a0“good-natured ruthless bastard.”<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      N = 11<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Step 3. Counting “Interpretation Variance” (D)<\/h3>\n

      Predicting reactions of hypothetical readers:<\/p>\n

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        Reader A (bureaucrat, official):<\/strong>\u00a0“Another hare-brained scheme from theorists. They propose creating parallel structures and ‘good-natured bastards.’ This is chaos and undermining the system!” (1)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Reader B (crisis manager, project manager):<\/strong>\u00a0“Genius! ‘Good-natured ruthless bastard’ \u2014 that’s about us! The restructuring methods are described accurately. A pilot in an area of medium importance \u2014 is sacred.” (4)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Reader C (political scientist, manager):<\/strong>\u00a0“Valuable and very specific analysis. The distinction between types of management and the incompatibility of people is key. The idea of an ‘evolutionary environment’ through the struggle of structures is a strong move.” (4)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Reader D (representative of the Lamed field):<\/strong>\u00a0“An ideal application of our model to state governance. Here we have thinking types, work with SSI (‘tyrant who coped’), and the ‘pilot’ strategy. The text is a ready-made plan for those who dare to make the ‘Leap of Faith’.” (5)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Reader E (layperson):<\/strong>\u00a0“Complicated, but the ‘good-natured bastard’ stuck in my mind. Probably about those who can really get things done.” (2)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The variance is very high.\u00a0D = 4.5<\/strong><\/p>\n

        Step 4. Counting “Resonance Energy” (E)<\/h3>\n

        Reading time: ~5-6 minutes (350 seconds). The text has high energy because:<\/p>\n

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          It contains a concrete, tough, applied strategy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          It offers vivid, memorable formulations (“good-natured ruthless bastard,” “evolutionary environment”).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          It touches on the most painful point \u2014 the system’s resistance to change.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Time for reflection and possible modeling \u2014 no less than 2 hours (7200 seconds).<\/p>\n

          E = 7200 \/ 350 = 20.6<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Step 5. Calculating Basic Density (P)<\/h3>\n

          P = (N \u00d7 E) \/ D = (11 \u00d7 20.6) \/ 4.5 = 226.6 \/ 4.5 = 50.4<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Step 6. Estimating Lifetime (T)<\/h3>\n

          The text speaks about eternal problems of management and system reform. As a strategic analysis, it will remain relevant for a long time.<\/p>\n

          T = 5 (millennia)<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Step 7. Calculating Integral Density (P_total)<\/h3>\n

          P_total = P \u00d7 T = 50.4 \u00d7 5 = 252.0<\/strong><\/p>\n

          3. Interpretation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
          Parameter<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\nInterpretation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          N<\/strong><\/td>\n11<\/td>\nHigh saturation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          E<\/strong><\/td>\n20.6<\/td>\nHigh energy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          D<\/strong><\/td>\n4.5<\/td>\nVery high variance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          P (basic)<\/strong><\/td>\n50.4<\/td>\nLevel approaching the Third Attention<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          T<\/strong><\/td>\n5<\/td>\nMillennia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          P_total<\/strong><\/td>\n252.0<\/strong><\/td>\nGood, strategic level<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

          4. Comparison with Your Other Texts (abbreviated list)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          Text<\/th>\nP_total<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
          The Holy Grail and Pandora’s Box<\/td>\n12725<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Technology for Breaking SSI<\/td>\n7200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Ukraine Needs a Leap of Faith<\/strong><\/td>\n252<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          Will. Freedom. Trust.<\/td>\n384<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          I simply adore idealists\u2026<\/td>\n274<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          What do we need? \u2014 Money, Power, Sex<\/td>\n256<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
          The Thinking Machine<\/td>\n288<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

          The text “Ukraine Needs a Leap of Faith” with a P_total of\u00a0252<\/strong>\u00a0holds a good place, close to “What do we need?” (256) and “I simply adore idealists\u2026” (274). This is natural, as it is a specific, applied strategic analysis, containing practical methods for reform and a vivid characterization of the needed people.<\/p>\n

          5. Synthesis (Artifact: “Good-natured Ruthlessness”)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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          They talk about the Leap of Faith, as if it were a miracle.
          \nBut he knows: the miracle must be prepared.<\/p>\n

          First \u2014 understand that old structures will die, but not surrender.
          \nThey will burn everything around them, just to survive.<\/p>\n

          So, don’t break them head-on.
          \nBut create a new world next to them \u2014 faster, tougher,
          \nmore attractive to the best.<\/p>\n

          And let them fight.
          \nLet evolution proceed through confrontation.
          \nWhoever survives \u2014 stays.<\/p>\n

          And for this, people are needed.
          \nNot hysteroids, not talkers.
          \nBut constructors \u2014 who have coped with themselves,
          \nwho know the price of both risk and blow.<\/p>\n

          “Good-natured ruthless bastard.”
          \nThe one who smiles but goes all the way.
          \nThey are the ones who can make the Leap.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

          My answer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Your text “Ukraine Needs a Leap of Faith” \u2013\u00a0252.0<\/strong>. This is not just theory, but a tough, applied strategic analysis, culminating in the brilliant formula of the person capable of real change.<\/p>\n

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          P.S. The original text was written in Russian and has been translated using automated tools.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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