About molly
Molly Nadolski has expertise in decision analysis, content writing and content development, strategy planning, and systems research and evaluation (systems thinking). She specializes in the areas of innovation, technology, and policy. She has extensive experience in developing methods and tools for informing enterprise change strategy and foresightful/anticipatory change management. Her methods were developed in a partnership between the Global Knowledge Initiative and the Georgia Institute of Technology for the Rockefeller Foundation and have been tested in projects for a number of commercial, non-profit and government enterprises. Her approach employs a forward-looking process that provides decision makers and organizations with greater insight and confidence in their sponsorship of innovation, technology, and policy to impact a complex problem space.
Molly received her Master’s degree (M.Sc) from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Brussels, Belgium) in Political and Social Science with a concentration on cyber security, and an undergraduate degree from Vesalius College (Brussels, Belgium) in Political Communication and Public Diplomacy.
Molly is also currently a guest lecturer at Agnes Scott College in the Applied Technology Graduate program. Her focus is on systems and critical thinking as an approach to problem solving and a way to address future needs.
Focus areas
Decision Analysis & Decision Making
Clear understanding of the degree of complexity is necessary in the process of decision-making. Many decisions rest in key assumptions and existing heuristics that we have about the way the world works. Sometimes these assumptions are accurate, other times they are not, but unfortunately, this is only discovered after the fact and can have consequences.
Additionally, there is no single solution or entity that is sufficient to address truly complex challenges and employ an enterprise change strategy. To understand if there is the potential for long-lasting change within a problem space, decision makers must contend with this reality. As such, this requires an approach that is capable to sift through these complex domains. Using a suite of systems analysis, strategic foresight, and data integration tools, we can better visualize these complex problem spaces and clarify some, if not all, of the interacting forces at play to provide better decision analysis and decision-making strategy.
Strategy Planning
By applying a process to determine unique and insightful innovation strategies, this will outline a plan that might accomplish one’s desired change in novel ways. This resultant strategy will define near-term action plans for change leaders that are targeted at the long-term change outcomes desired by enterprise leadership.
Systems Research and Evaluation (Systems Thinking)
The most challenging problems are usually systemic in nature, and they are deeply intertwined and sustained by norms, policies, cultures, and practices. In order to overcome these challenges and move forward, we must shift the systems that are sustaining these problems. However, achieving this systemic change is quite difficult and it is challenging to predict how these complex interactions among stakeholders will affect short- and long-term enterprise change strategy.
Systems mapping techniques are diverse and varied, all attempting to gain a more holistic understanding of the system, and in many cases, track emergence within it. By applying a series of tools derived from systems theory, a holistic model is produced of what is referred to as enterprise transformation outcomes, which is in effect, a model of the future.
Content Writing and Content Development
Establishing an online presence and position is essential for enterprise and organizational success. In order for the digital strategy to be successful, an organization/brand must have great content. This should be thoughtfully and strategically developed and planned with a sound management and execution approach for developing the content and integrating it with the organization’s overall online presence and digital strategy. The multitude of platforms that are available, how they are used, and integration across the platforms must be thoughtfully explored, planned, executed, and maintained. This holistic approach employs customer-centric thinking and requires constant content creation and regularly assessing the content strategy.
Publications
Conference Publications & Technical Reports
Nadolski, Molly and McDermott, Tom (2019). “Theory and Development of Tool Frameworks for Interactive Knowledge and Data Visualization in Computational Social Science.” HUSO 2019.
McDermott, T., Collopy, P., Nadolski, M., & Paredis, C. (2019). The Future Exchange of Digital Engineering Data and Models: an Enterprise Systems Analysis. Procedia Computer Science, 153, 260–267. doi: 10.1016/j.procs.2019.05.078
T. McDermott, M. Nadolski, D. Duncan, and M. Clowse (2018). Modeling the Sociotechnical Dimensions of Urban Resilience: Community-level Microgrids. 28th Annual INCOSE International Symposium; Washington, DC; July 2018.
Nadolski, Molly, and Tom McDermott. "Emergence as Innovation in Systems of Systems – a Three Systems Model." OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING - SoSECIE, June 2018.
Tom McDermott and Molly Nadolski (2018). Training Systems Engineers to Model Sociotechnical Aspects of Complex Engineered Systems. 13th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon); Vancouver, GC; April 2018.
McDermott, et al (2018). “Enterprise System-of-Systems Model for Digital-Thread Enabled Acquisition”. Technical Report SERC-2018-TR-109.
Nadolski, Molly, Kathryn Bowman, Sara Farley, Tom McDermott, Jill Carter, and. "Aligning Stakeholder Incentives for More Systematic Solutions." Atlanta Conference on Science and Innovation Policy 2017; Atlanta, GA; Oct. 2017.
McDermott, Tom, and Molly Nadolski. "Emergence as Innovation in Systems of Systems - a Three Systems Model." INCOSE SoSe 2017, June 2017.
Nadolski, Molly. "A Sociotechnical Modeling Framework for Complex Systems Analysis of Gray Zone Warfare." Conflicts in the Gray Zone: A Challenge to Adapt. Hungarian Defence Forces General Staff, Scientific Research Centre; Budapest, Hungary; May 2017.
McDermott et al, “Human Capital Development – Resilient Cyber Physical Systems”. Technical Report SERC-2017-TR-113. 2017.
Nadolski, Molly, James Arruda, Melissa Rost, Rahul Basole, Tom McDermott, and Lindsey Shepperd. "Empirical Design of System of Systems Using Open Data." SBP-BRiMS2016, June 2016. <http://sbp-brims.org/2016/proceedings/CP_128.pdf>.
McDermott, T., M. Nadolski, A. Stulberg, R. Basole; “Analysis of Political and Trade Decisions in International Gas Markets: A Model-Based Systems Engineering Framework;” 10th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference; Orlando, FL, April 2016.
McDermott, T., M. Nadolski; “Integrated Community Resilience, a Model Based Systems Engineering Approach;” 25th Annual INCOSE 2015 Symposium; Edinburgh, UK; July 18-21, 2016.
McDermott, T. and Nadolski, M. “Transportation and the Internet of Things in Atlanta,” CDAIT, July 2015.
Tom McDermott, M. Nadolski, L. Sheppard; "Use of Systemigrams to Identify Emergence in Complex Adaptive Systems;" 9th Annual IEEE International Systems Conference; Vancouver, BC, April 13-16, 2015. IEEE Explore, 2015.
Farley, S. et al. "Assessing Innovation Potential for Social Impact," Final, Rockefeller Foundation, External Consulting with GTRI and GKI, April 2015.
Tom McDermott, M. Nadolski, L. Sheppard, A. Stulberg; "Global Emergence of Natural Gas, a Complex Systems Analysis;" 2015 Conference on Systems Engineering Research (CSER'15); Stevens Institute, Hoboken NJ, March 18-19, 2015. Procedia Computer Science; Elsevier B.V.; 2015.
Tom McDermott, M. Nadolski, L. Sheppard; "Use of Systemigrams to Identify Emergence in Complex Adaptive Systems;" 25th Annual INCOSE 2015 Symposium; Seattle, WA, July 13-16, 2015.
Adam N. Stulberg, Tom McDermott, Molly Nadolski, and Lindsey Sheppard, “Geopolitical Implications of the Golden Age of Gas: A Framework for Modeling and Assessing Alternative Futures,” Georgia Tech Strategic Energy Institute publication, 2014.
White Papers
Russotto, R., et al. “European Cyber Security Protection Alliance,” Final Impact Report – Transport, September 2013.
Nadolski, Molly and Remy Russotto. “CYSPA-CORTE Impact Report on Transport Cyber Security”. Nov 2013.
Nadolski, Molly and ZiggyVandebriel. “Blurred Lines: The Balancing Act of Transparency and Privacy in Cyber Space”. Global Governance Institute. Sept. 2013.
Nadolski, M. “Towards a Transatlantic Framework for Cyber Security,” White Paper, Global Governance Institute, Nov 2013.
Nadolski, M. “An Analysis of the European Cyber Security Strategy,” Report, Global Governance Institute, September 2013.
Nadolski, M. “The 2013 European Cyber Security Strategy: The Final Plan or Just The Beginning?” Report, Global Governance Institute, September 2013.
Nadolski, M. “Cyber Security and Global Governance,” Report, Global Governance Institute, January 2013.
Nadolski, M. “Cyber Security Policy: Perspectives of the USA, China and EU,” Final Dissertation, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, September 2012.
Blogs, Press Releases, and News Articles
Nadolski, Molly. “My 3D model has been uploaded – now what?”. Blog post. iMaterialise. July 2019.
Nadolski, Molly. “Using 3D Printing to Create Artisan Jewelry”. Blog post. iMaterialise. June 2019.
Nadolski, Molly. “Solving a Real 3D “Puzzle””. Blog post. iMaterialise. May 2019.
Nadolski, Molly. “Turning a Stick into a 3D Printed Bronze Stylus”. Blog post. iMaterialise. May 2019.
Nadolski, Molly. “CHAARM transcends topics at International Microbicide Conference 2010”. Minerva Consulting and Communication. Press Release. Jun. 2010.
Nadolski, Molly. “Product Takes A Positive Step in the Move Towards HIV/AIDS Prevention”. Minerva Consulting and Communication. Article. Jun. 2010.
Nadolski, Molly. “Revolutionizing Reproductive Rights in the Horn of Africa One Microbicide At A Time”. Minerva Consulting and Communication. Article. Jun. 2010.
Claire, Molly. “Bush Approval Ratings Hit Records Lows”. MATC Times. Article. May 2008.
Claire, Molly. “Bank at MATC Central TSF Bank Robbed”. MATC Times. Article. Dec. 2007.
Claire, Molly. “Teen Pregnancy Rates in Milwaukee Top Nation’s Highest”. MATC Times. Article. Oct. 2007.
Claire, Molly. “Efforts to Impeach Bush Spread, Pelosi States Support”. MATC Times. Article. Aug. 2007.
Claire, Molly. “Renewable Energy Summit Reignites Need For Alternatives.” MATC Times. Article. May 2007.
Claire, Molly. “Virginia Tech Massacre Linked to Wisconsin - Purchased Gun in Green Bay”. MATC Times. Article. April 2007.
Claire, Molly. “As Iraq War Instability Continues, Public Support Plummets”. MATC Times. Article. Aug. 2006.