Nigel Thurlow
Consultant, systems thinker, and former Toyota leader who co-created the Flow System blending lean, agile, and complexity thinking to help organizations make better decisions and deliver value in complex environments.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 51min
70| Talk to the People: How to Make Better Decisions with Nigel Thurlow
Nigel Thurlow, a systems thinker and former Toyota leader who co-created the Flow System, urges leaders to go see real work and prioritize human connection. He discusses how to spot hidden system problems, avoid quick tool-based fixes, visualize facts to inform decisions, and the risks of letting AI amplify broken processes. Practical, people-first approaches to better decision-making are highlighted.
Oct 24, 2023 • 1h 3min
The Triple Helix of Flow: The Flow System Playbook with John Turner, PhD and Nigel Thurlow | Ep 51
In this podcast, Ponch talks with John Turner, PhD and Nigel Thurlow about the upcoming Flow System Playbook. They discuss the importance of applying the methods and techniques of the Flow System to unique contexts and how their diverse backgrounds have shaped the playbook. They delve into the Triple Helix of Flow and its role in achieving flow through complexity thinking, distributive leadership, and team science. The discussion also covers the significance of organizational coaching, distributed leadership, and the wealth of knowledge contained within the playbook.
