Karel van Berkel

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Karel van Berkel is a leading voice in the study of complexity and systems innovation, with a research focus on how managers, professionals, and policymakers navigate "wicked" problems. His seminal work, *Wicked World* (2020), which has garnered 11 citations, argues that conventional management and policy tools are ill-suited for today's interconnected, unpredictable environments—and often make problems worse. Van Berkel’s major contribution lies in advocating for a systemic perspective that embraces complexity rather than trying to simplify it away. By reframing challenges as emergent phenomena within dynamic systems, he provides a practical framework for fostering adaptive, resilient responses. His follow-up work, also titled *Wicked World: Complex Challenges and Systems Innovation* (2020), deepens this exploration, offering actionable insights for systems-level change. Van Berkel’s research is particularly influential among practitioners in public administration, organizational design, and sustainability, where his ideas help shift focus from linear fixes to holistic, iterative innovation. His work stands as a critical resource for anyone seeking to understand why conventional approaches fail and how to cultivate genuine, long-term solutions in a world of persistent uncertainty.