The New Science of Chaos: Making a New Science of Leadership?

Abstract

An emerging synthesis between natural and social sciences is discussed and the new science of “chaos” which originates in chemical researches is introduced. Educational systems are seen to be dissipative structures allowing analysis of them in “chaotic” terms. Such structures have a self‐organising dynamic which produces “second order” changes to a new regime. This has long been associated with analysis of leadership. The creative input of a single individual, though small, may lead to far‐reaching effects if guided by vision.

Citation

Sungaila, H. (1990), "The New Science of Chaos: Making a New Science of Leadership?", Journal of Educational Administration, Vol. 28 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/09578239010140560