Program

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.