This is in contrast to the linear, reductionist, single cause and effect of classical science. That practice has led to some bankruptcy of significant companies. The speaker Barry quoted was probably was using it intuitively in the sense of complexity and emergence. IBM valued and respected individuals, they demanded integrity in all things, they made use of computers easy for the customers and they promoted listening. That is not a bad set to create a robust presence in the marketplace.
Intelligence is the underlying organisational principle of the universe.