I have always found the most inspiring roundtable talks to be those where the speakers have diverse perspectives on an issue that is critical, even existential. That was the case for the digital workshop on 10 Nov at the 13th annual Peter Drucker forum.[…]
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Employee Power in Turbulent Times: Why Now and How
The gig mindset: A compass for navigating uncertainty
by Jane McConnell
In the distant past, explorers used local landmarks and stars to navigate. This made it difficult to go to unknown places. Today, many organizations are using best practices, benchmarking, and past successes to guide their way. These are local landmarks. Local to the past[…]
Continue readingLeadership Everywhere Means Reversed Leadership by Jane McConnell
Reversed leadership makes organizations more resilient. The need for resilience has never been greater than now. As Peter Drucker said, “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday’s logic.” How can management go beyond yesterday’s logic? By practicing reversed leadership[…]
Continue readingHow a Gig Mindset Inside Organizations Will Shape Our Future
by Jane McConnell
How does the gig mindset differ from a traditional approach to work? Is it just a question of nuance, of
Continue readingThe Inclusive Organization and the Reachability Factor
by Jane McConnell
What is reachability for an organization? It means people anywhere in the organization can be contacted directly and individually. People
Continue readingSeeding an Entrepreneurial Work Culture
by Jane McConnell
Strong, horizontal work practices go beyond the empowerment of individuals and teams. The entrepreneurial work culture is one of experimentation,
Continue readingIs Your Work Culture Conducive to Digital Transformation?
by Jane McConnell
Why is digital transformation hard? Because it goes against the grain of established ways of working and is a threat
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