How I Learned to Love Shrimp Jakub Stencel on defining and maintaining organisational culture
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Oct 22, 2024 Jakub Stencel is the interim director of Anima International, dedicated to fighting animal suffering. He discusses the importance of organizational culture, emphasizing transparency and the balance between freedom and responsibility. Jakub reflects on the challenges of maintaining a cohesive culture across countries while navigating leadership transitions. He highlights the significance of psychological safety in fostering communication and effectiveness, and delves into the complexities of building a diverse team aligned with Anima's vision.
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Delayed Decision-Making
- Anima International spent eight years debating a program's effectiveness in Poland.
- They finally researched it and may continue it, highlighting the cost of prolonged uncertainty.
Balancing Systemic Change and Ethical Outreach
- Jakub Stencel now worries that the animal advocacy movement's focus on systemic change may not be motivating enough.
- He suggests balancing it with outreach on anti-speciesist ethics to inspire future activists.
Anima's Unique Structure
- Anima International's structure is a unique blend of confederation and federation, similar to the European Union.
- Local groups hire a central body for optimization, unlike typical centralized organizations.