I'm usually overly differentiated. In this article I deviate from this habit because the goal is nothing less than the change of how culture transformation has been done so far. I have to disenchant a myth that is passed around in practice as if it were law. No, culture transformation does not take long. We're … Weiterlesen Easy-to-use methodology that ensures impactful culture transformation in no time
Schlagwort: Agility
A framework for organizational agility
About two years ago I developed a model to look at agility holistically (Krapf 2017). Thereby, I have summarized various concepts and theories, which have often been (too) fragmentedly considered on the subject of agility. The aim of the model was to give an overview of all aspects of agility. This is not least because … Weiterlesen A framework for organizational agility
An effective method to solve complex problems
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
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
Agile Structure – an use case
This winter I had the opportunity to interview Claudia Kaiser (Head People & Organization Development) as well as Hanneke Gerritsen (Head Organizational Development) regarding their new implemented organizational structure. The interview can be read here
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
