https://www.sfio.org/tags/rutenso/RutensoSource Themes Academic (https://sourcethemes.com/academic/)en-us© 2016 - 2026 ASFIO - All Rights ReservedMon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.sfio.org/images/logo.svghttps://www.sfio.org/tags/rutenso/https://www.sfio.org/interaction/2025-1/sf-and-rutenso/Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://www.sfio.org/interaction/2025-1/sf-and-rutenso/<p><a href="https://www.sfio.org/authors/mark-mckergow/">Mark McKergow</a></p> <figure > <a data-fancybox="" href="https://www.sfio.org/interaction/2025-1/sf-and-rutenso/featured_hu16106342460168367447.jpg" > <img data-src="https://www.sfio.org/interaction/2025-1/sf-and-rutenso/featured_hu16106342460168367447.jpg" class="lazyload" alt="" width="1456" height="640"> </a> </figure> <h4 id="read-or-download-the-full-article-after-the-synopsis">Read or download the full article after the synopsis.</h4> <h2 class="red-heading">Article Synopsis</h2> <p>Mark’s article introduces and explores &ldquo;rutenso&rdquo;, a concept he coined to describe the art of thriving amidst constant and ceaseless change, inspired by Japanese cultural attitudes toward impermanence. <br/> Originating from the Japanese word &ldquo;ruten,&rdquo; meaning continuous change, &ldquo;rutenso&rdquo; emphasises proactively working with ongoing shifts instead of resisting them. This approach contrasts sharply with traditional &ldquo;koteiso&rdquo; management methods, which presume stability and prioritise fixed goals and detailed plans. <br/> Rutenso advocates for appreciating and leveraging differences, taking measured and thoughtful actions rather than rushed responses, and viewing leaders as facilitators who enable change instead of controlling it. <br/> Drawing parallels with contemporary political events and leadership styles, the article suggests that rutenso principles - such as looking widely, slowing down to observe during difficulties, and hosting rather than driving — are especially pertinent in the current global climate marked by unpredictability and shifting alliances. <br/> Ultimately, rutenso aligns closely with Solution-Focused practices, emphasising incremental steps, adaptability, and building collaborative relationships to foster constructive outcomes amid uncertainty.<br/></p> <h4 id="constant-change-flows-onbr">Constant change flows on;<br/></h4> <h4 id="embrace-shifts-slow-down-observebr">Embrace shifts; slow down; observe;<br/></h4> <h4 id="rutenso-guides-usbr">Rutenso guides us.<br/></h4> <h3 id="please-download-the-article-to-use-links-br">Please DOWNLOAD the article to use links <br/></h3> <h2 class="red-heading">Full Article</h2> <script src="https://www.sfio.org/js/pdf.js"></script> <div style="margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <button id="prev">Previous</button>&nbsp; &nbsp; <button id="next">Next</button>&nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="article.pdf" download="article.pdf" target="_blank">Download</a> &nbsp; &nbsp; <span>Page: <span id="page_num"></span> / <span id="page_count"></span></span> </div> <p><canvas id="the-canvas" style="border: 1px solid black; direction: ltr; width: 800px;"></canvas></p> <script id="script"> // If absolute URL from the remote server is provided, configure the CORS // header on that server. var url = './article.pdf'; // Loaded via <script> tag, create shortcut to access PDF.js exports. var pdfjsLib = window['pdfjs-dist/build/pdf']; // The workerSrc property shall be specified. pdfjsLib.GlobalWorkerOptions.workerSrc = '/js/pdf.worker.js'; var pdfDoc = null, pageNum = 1, pageRendering = false, pageNumPending = null, scale = 2, canvas = document.getElementById('the-canvas'), ctx = canvas.getContext('2d'); /** * Get page info from document, resize canvas accordingly, and render page. * @param num Page number. */ function renderPage(num) { pageRendering = true; // Using promise to fetch the page pdfDoc.getPage(num).then(function(page) { var viewport = page.getViewport({scale: scale}); canvas.height = viewport.height; canvas.width = viewport.width; // Render PDF page into canvas context var renderContext = { canvasContext: ctx, viewport: viewport }; var renderTask = page.render(renderContext); // Wait for rendering to finish renderTask.promise.then(function() { pageRendering = false; if (pageNumPending !== null) { // New page rendering is pending renderPage(pageNumPending); pageNumPending = null; } }); }); // Update page counters document.getElementById('page_num').textContent = num; } /** * If another page rendering in progress, waits until the rendering is * finised. 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