In my doctoral thesis I asked myself how the agility in organizations can be fostered. A rather complex problem, since organizations are social systems with interdependent effects. In addition, agility was at that time mostly coined from the IT environment. My dissertation, which I was able to submit for final review these days, is unlikely … Weiterlesen An effective method to solve complex problems
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An experiment aimed at fostering a learning culture
How would we work if we were completely free to choose? How can individual autonomy and team collaboration be aligned in the best possible way? Do we need rules and guidelines to install new ways of working or are mutual respect and situational communication strong enough as mediators? That’s exactly the question that the initiators … Weiterlesen An experiment aimed at fostering a learning culture
Traditional decision processes and why the new does not have to be perfect
In an article Yordan Athanassov presented a tool for agile culture. He also discussed how agility can be legitimized in top management. This is a crucial issue, as something new often needs to be legitimised twice. The new solution must not only be better than the existing system, it must be perfect as well. As … Weiterlesen Traditional decision processes and why the new does not have to be perfect
A short guide on how to measure digital transformation
I was recently asked how the digital transformation can actually be measured. My inner voice first instinctively told me: Digital Transformation cannot be measured since it is too complex for a few KPI to show whether the organizational change is successful. But this reflex does not do justice to the problem. Measuring and identifying progress … Weiterlesen A short guide on how to measure digital transformation
In the „AgileRooms“ problems are solved independently – is that the extinction of the consultants?
Who does not know the classic pitch of new founders: "Our product is like Uber, only for X". Well, my short introduction to two inventors starts similar, only not with Uber. The product of Marcel and Stedi is like AdventureRooms ("Escape Room"), only to solve "real" problems. Just over a year ago Marcel and Stedi … Weiterlesen In the „AgileRooms“ problems are solved independently – is that the extinction of the consultants?
A framework for facilitating change
In the past weeks I was able to create a toolbox for change projects together with several change experts. Our goal was to be able to facilitate every change in an idosyncratic way without having to reinvent the wheel. In several loops, we have created a framework that gives us an orientation in change projects. … Weiterlesen A framework for facilitating change
Digital Fitness – Which mindsets and competencies lead to success in a digital world?
I am currently preparing a module that I will be conducting at the BVS St. Gallen for the first time this spring. The focus of this module is on the "digital corporate culture", where "digital competencies" and "digital mindsets" will be an important part as well. The "Digital" in Culture, Competence or Mindset Now I … Weiterlesen Digital Fitness – Which mindsets and competencies lead to success in a digital world?
