Stories From Reality

As agile methodologies continue to redefine the landscape of modern organizations, leaders find themselves at the crossroads of complexity and rapid change. This session, led by experts Martin and David, dives deep into the challenges that come with the agile territory—where the pursuit of clear answers gives way to embracing the nuanced dance of organizational life. Agile leadership, as we will explore, thrives on the delicate balance between seemingly contradictory elements: order and chaos, stability and change, control and empowerment. This webinar will unpack the essence of agile leadership as the art of managing these dualities, creating a culture that is not just resilient but also ripe for innovation. Drawing on a rich blend of interdisciplinary research and grounded examples, we'll navigate through the core ambiguities inherent in agile organizations. Martin and David will share actionable principles for tackling these complexities head-on, offering insights into the dynamic nature of agile organizations and the pivotal dualities that drive their success. Key Takeaways: - Discover strategies for recognizing and harmonizing the inherent ambiguities within agile organizations. Gain insights into the transformative nature of organizations when agility is at the forefront. - Learn about the crucial dualities in agile environments and their significance in fostering organizational resilience. Learning Outcomes: - Equip yourself with an enhanced understanding of agile leadership's unique approach to organizational ambiguities. - Develop strategies to cultivate a culture that not only accepts but thrives on paradox and innovation. - Uncover ways to balance the agility imperative with the essential need for structure and stability. Join us for a journey into the heart of agile leadership, where embracing ambiguity becomes the cornerstone of driving sustained innovation and growth.

Welcome to another insightful session of "Stories from Reality," brought to you by Agile People. In today's seminar, we navigate through the complexities of team dynamics and development, exploring how to foster motivated and efficient teams in diverse environments. Our presenter, Leila, a consultant at "Doings - for a Change!", delves into the essence of teaming and collective intelligence. Layla shares her expertise in applying various theoretical models to practical scenarios, aiding teams in achieving higher engagement and efficiency. With a focus on agile methodologies and a background in psychology, Leila offers a unique perspective on team development. During this session, Leila introduces us to the works of three influential researchers in the field of team dynamics: Amy Edmondson's concept of Psychological Safety, Ruth Wageman's Six Conditions for Team Effectiveness, and Susan Wheelan's Integrated Model of Group Development. Each theory provides a different lens through which to understand and enhance team performance. Leila also shares real-world case studies from her consulting experience, highlighting practical applications of these theories. These include navigating the challenges of hybrid teams, addressing conflicts within teams, and fostering innovation and creativity. Join us in this enriching journey as we uncover the secrets to building resilient, innovative, and high-performing teams. Whether you are a team leader, a member of a dynamic team, or simply interested in the art of teaming, this session is for you. Stay tuned for more "Stories from Reality" and follow us on LinkedIn for updates on upcoming events. Don't forget to share your insights and connect with Leila for more intriguing discussions on team dynamics.

Today's talk features an extraordinary guest, Bjarte Bogsnes, a pioneer in Beyond Budgeting. He has successfully implemented and led the concept of beyond budgeting in various companies. An accomplished author and recipient of multiple awards, Bjarte now runs his own advisory business and is a sought-after keynote speaker and Beyond Budgeting coach. Bjarte's journey began with a financial education and a significant role at Echinor (formerly Statoil), a leading Scandinavian company. His initial skepticism about traditional budgeting processes led him to Beyond Budgeting, a concept he has refined for nearly three decades. Bjarte's family background in teaching influenced his current path, blending business acumen with educational insights. Beyond Budgeting challenges conventional management by questioning traditional notions of control and predictability. Bjarte argues that trusting people and acknowledging the unpredictable nature of the future are more realistic and effective approaches. He points out the shortcomings of traditional budgeting, such as promoting unethical behaviors, creating illusions of control, and encouraging decisions based on outdated assumptions. Bjarte's experience demonstrates that Beyond Budgeting is not just a financial strategy but a comprehensive management philosophy. It emphasizes performance in broader terms, advocating for transparency, autonomy, and intrinsic motivation. Importantly, Bjarte stresses the need for coherence between leadership values and management processes. This talk also introduces the Viable Map, a tool for designing and assessing management models based on Beyond Budgeting principles. Bjarte shares success stories from various sectors, highlighting the adaptability and effectiveness of Beyond Budgeting in diverse organizational contexts. In conclusion, Bjarte's insights offer a radical yet practical perspective on management and leadership, emphasizing the need for change in traditional practices to achieve better organizational performance and employee motivation.

Change is mandatory for extraordinary results. It takes great leaders to navigate when you do not have answers to all questions. Meet Avi Shai and learn about his experiences.

The Inspiring Story of Itransition Join us for a meet-up as we navigate the inspiring (and uncensored) journey of Agile transformation at Itransition, resulting in an innovative HR product. Discover how this breakthrough has unleashed limitless growth opportunities for the company and its people. About Itransition Itransition is a global provider of software engineering and consulting services. The geography of Itransition projects extends across 40+ countries, while their locations house 3,000+ professionals working daily to deliver business value through technology. Anastasia Rekutz Anastasia is an Agile People Coach. She is heading a software engineering department at Itransition. She is passionate about uncovering talents and creating a safe corporate environment and advocates data-driven management.

BESTSELLER has more than 17,000 people in 38 different countries working for over 20 fashion brands such as JACK & JONES, SELECTED, VERO MODA, ONLY, PIECES, VILA, OBJECT, MAMALICIOUS, NAME IT, NOISY MAY and Y.A.S. They are a family-owned company with a strong foundation and values to build on, empowering them to pursue the ideas they believe in to take BESTSELLER forward. They have the ambition to strive to create an empowering environment where people can thrive and develop and want to accelerate fashion’s journey towards a sustainable reality. In Bestseller, they treat each other like family, which means that they take each other’s differences into account while creating an empowering environment where people can thrive and develop. They believe: ”Our family first and this is what unites us and makes us stronger together”. In 2018, Bestseller IT started its Agile transformation journey. Anne Engholm, an experienced People Business Partner, works in IT and has been part of driving the change. She will talk about their journey and share her experiences and learning. Join us in this breakfast webinar and hear her tell her personal story.

Agile teams were invented to create a self-contained group that can complete projects and delivers value quickly. Yet, our world is increasingly driven by customer-centricity, and the more we involve the customer in development, the harder it is to move fast. Customer demands are more extensive than ever, and competition is fiercer than ever… how do we stay agile and successful? In this MeetUp, we will discuss value-based decisions and a practical tool to become faster, more agile, and grow in our ultra-competitive world. Speaker Yoram Baltinester Yoram Baltinester has been a Customer Support & Success leader and a Success Coach since 1989, helping high-performing professionals and businesses experience meaningful success. Yoram has been a serial entrepreneur since 1985. While leading a successful high-tech career in the Middle East, Europe, and North America, Yoram also created and refined The LifeDesign Method™ and the Decisive Action Protocol™. These tools facilitate effective leadership, high-quality decision-making, purposeful engagement, and the creation of meaningful success in all areas of life without sacrificing balance or risking burnout. He started his last tech company a week after September 11th and grew it through the 2008 recession to be successfully sold in 2013. Most recently, Yoram has led a Customer Support team consisting of 100 fully-remote team members from around the world, covering all time zones, supporting dozens of software titles, and achieving record-breaking metrics in both customer support and customer success terms. Yoram has been named an International Best Selling author in every region of Amazon, twice. He has been featured in Influential People Magazine, served on the board of the San Diego Professional Coaches Alliance, and has spoken on stages at Microsoft TechEd, Pitbull Conference, FemmePower, and Ultimate Millionaire Summit. Some of Yoram’s best memories are backpacking around the world with his wife. They currently reside in San Diego, CA.