Agile Uprising Podcast Beyond Agile Theater w Gene Gendel: Organizational Design
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Mar 2, 2025 Gene Gendel, an Agile transformation agent and frequent speaker, provides insights into the essential role of organizational design in achieving sustainable agility. He challenges the conventional focus on mindset change, advocating for structural adjustments first. The conversation spans the importance of effective leadership, the pitfalls of traditional HR practices, and innovative metrics for success beyond financials. Gendel also discusses the impact of AI on team dynamics, emphasizing the need for adaptable frameworks in today’s evolving business landscape.
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Celebrating Client Departures
- Celebrate a client departure with a knowledge-sharing activity like a lunch-and-learn or blog post.
- Create a case study to showcase your work and learnings for future engagements.
T-Shirt Memories
- Andrew Leff creates T-shirts with imagery from past coaching engagements.
- These act as reminders of shared language and experiences, connecting people back to positive moments.
Structure Before Mindset
- Changing mindset in large organizations requires structural change first.
- Culture follows structure, especially in established companies where norms and behaviors are deeply ingrained.