Program

Below, you’ll find the schedule for the masterclasses.
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Each session will be 90 minutes, including questions & answers
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Each session will be recorded so if you cannot join a session in person, you can watch it afterwards
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Each session will be online via Zoom

Please note, we reserve the right to change dates depending on unforeseen circumstances.

01

Gary Hamel

Thriving in the Age of Upheaval

Today as never before we need institutions that are daring, resilient and inspiring. Unfortunately, these are not the hallmarks of most large-scale organizations. To change that, we must uninstall bureaucracy and build something better in its place. In his provocative and practical presentation, Gary Hamel, one of the world’s most iconoclastic management thinkers, will provide a roadmap for leaders who are eager to throw off the shackles of management orthodoxy and build organizations as radically capable as the times demand.

Date
Thu Oct. 3 2024
Time in CET/CEST
17:00 – 18:30
Time in EST/EDT
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
02

Bonnitta Roy

Thinking with Complexity: Post Formal Actors, Protocols, and Complex Potential States

Meet the new kids on the block and see what they are bringing to the ways in which we think of organizations, complexity, and dynamic change. This is a presentation about the future of work, and the possibility of discovering new frontiers in human organization.

Date
Thu Oct. 10 2024
Time in CET/CEST
17:00 – 18:30
Time in EST/EDT
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
03

Nand Kishore Chaudhary

The Journey of Jaipur Rugs

“Business is next to love. It is the creator and preserver of civilization.” — Nand Kishore Chaudhary
In a world where businesses are viewed as money-making machines, NK Chaudhary created a for-profit business that focuses on social upliftment and healing. So how do profit and purpose combine? How do healing organizations and leaders work?
In this session, NK will share his journey of building a grassroots network of 40,000+ artisans in rural India and a community of consumers in over 70+ countries around the world.
Date
Fri Oct. 18 2024
Time in CET/CEST
13:00 – 14:30
Time in EST/EDT
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
04

Peter Block

Leader as Convener

In this thought-provoking seminar, you will explore a fresh view of leadership: the leader as a convener. Moving beyond traditional approaches and expectations of leaders, Peter emphasizes the power of convening — bringing people together and creating connections.

The convener model is rooted in the belief that effective leadership is not about the heroic or charismatic leader but about engaging and building connections to change contexts where accountability and care for the whole reside.

The being and doing of convening is what we know in helping professionals, such as facilitators, coaches, consultants, and change agents. Peter emphasizes that rather than just doing it as an external part of organizations, this is a core skill we need to transfer to leaders. Once we decide convening is vital, it is pretty straightforward to provide them with the skills and methods.

The benefits are accelerated trust, accountability, and the ability for teams and individuals to navigate the complexities of today’s fast-paced world.

Date
Thu Oct. 24 2024
Time in CET/CEST
17:00 – 18:30
Time in EST/EDT
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
05

Woody Zuill

Software Teaming (Mob Programming) - addressing complexity with genuine collaboration.

Software teaming (Mob Programming), as Woody Zuill coined it, is reported to have benefits such as shorter lead times, fewer bugs, amplified learning and knowledge transfer, happier co-workers, and teamwork.

Yet, still, only a few organizations have adopted this crucial skill. However, in the increasingly complex and competitive working environment, the benefits of Software Teaming are becoming increasingly important, such as improved collaboration, integration of different perspectives across the organization and its users, and rapid innovation.

In this Master Class, you will learn the essence of Software Teaming (Mob Programming), why it is more relevant than ever in complex environments, and ideas of how to get started.

Date
Tue Oct. 29 2024
Time in CET/CEST
17:00 – 18:30
Time in EST/EDT
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
06

Esther Derby

5 Keys for Leading in Complexity

Wouldn’t it be nice if our organizations really did run like well-oiled machines?  That might be enjoyable for a short time, as we caught our breath and took a break. But after that, I suspect most of us would be bored.  So rather than wish for the unattainable, let’s learn to deal well with what we’ve got: complexity, change, and mess. 

In this session, we’ll explore how to shape patterns of performance. We’ll explore both tools and habits of mind that help us see and navigate  complexity.

Date
Tue Nov. 12 2024
Time in CET/CEST
17:00 – 18:30
Time in EST/EDT
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
07

Jos de Blok

Humanity over Bureaucracy

As founder of home nursing company Buurtzorg, Jos de Blok prized both self-management and organizational learning.

Buurtzorg’s 10,000 nurses across 950 neighborhood nursing teams in the Netherlands are empowered to manage themselves, both in terms of client care and team management. Its 17 years of existence have made Buurtzorg highly successful and made its model attractive both for other Dutch companies and internationally.

During this presentation, Jos de Blok will take you on his journey of leading a Dutch homecare organization and creating a paradigm shift in the world of management that global leading thinkers have recognized.

Date
Thu Nov. 14 2024
Time in CET/CEST
17:00 – 18:30
Time in EST/EDT
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
08

Henrik Kniberg

AI transformation guide

Generative AI may seem overhyped. But so was the Internet in the mid-90s. There was a bubble, and a subsequent dot-com crash – but the technology itself was here to stay, and now you basically can’t run a company without using the Internet in all functions. I think it’s the same with generative AI. This talk is a pragmatic guide to leading an AI transformation.

Date
Thu Nov. 21 2024
Time in CET/CEST
17:00 – 18:30
Time in EST/EDT
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
09

Mark O'Sullivan

Fail we may, sail we must- navigating complexity

Mark will talk about:
1. Introduce some path dependencies illustrating why we often do things the way we do. A history of why some ideas and beliefs are so sticky
2. What is complexity?
3. Examples from my research in sport and education
4. Applications for the business world

Date
Tue Nov. 26 2024
Time in CET/CEST
17:00 – 18:30
Time in EST/EDT
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
10

Petra Wille

Running the Product Organization: A fireside chat on the challenges of Product Leadership

Join a fireside chat with Petra Wille to uncover the complexities of product leadership.

Drawing from her extensive coaching sessions with leaders from over 80 companies, Petra will discuss essential product management and leadership skills, common challenges, and strategies to navigate key tasks, such as building a strong product culture, providing clear direction (“Where are we headed?”), and supporting transformations toward modern product operating models when necessary.

You will leave this session feeling more connected (“This is a common challenge!”) and either equipped with a new framework (like Petra’s PMwheel) or inspired by the strategies Petra will share.

Date
Thu Dec. 5 2024
Time in CET/CEST
17:00 – 18:30
Time in EST/EDT
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
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