Follett's Law of Requisite Variety

Follett's Law of Requisite Variety states that in order to effectively manage a complex system, the variety of responses must match the complexity of the challenges it faces. In simpler terms, a system (like an organization or a team) needs a range of skills, ideas, and strategies to handle the unpredictable and diverse problems that may arise. If the responses are too limited, the system will struggle and fail to adapt. Essentially, to navigate complexity successfully, having a variety of solutions is essential.