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Aaron Dignan on Challenging Assumptions and Operating System of an Organization

Sep 6, 2021

Aaron Dignan, founder of The Ready, discusses challenging assumptions in organizational structures and the need to reinvent the operating system of organizations. Topics include adapting to modern dynamics, purpose-driven work environments, and empowering individuals and teams through proactive change. The podcast also explores decision-making, organizational effectiveness, and the analogy of roundabouts for problem-solving within organizations.

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Quick takeaways

Challenge assumptions about the future of work to reinvent organizational structures.

Align personal and organizational purposes for meaningful impact and continuous reassessment.

Decentralize authority in organizations with tiered decision-making for adaptability and trust.

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Introduction

5min

Rethinking Organizational Systems

14min

Exploring Weight Management, Hiring Efficiency, and E-commerce Solutions

6min

Exploring Roundabouts as a Metaphor for Organizational Problem-Solving

3min

Empowering Individuals and Teams in the Work Environment

14min

Exploring Decision-Making and Organizational Effectiveness

6min

Aaron Dignan is the founder of The Ready, an organization design and transformation firm that helps institutions like Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Airbnb, and charity: water change the way they work. He is a co-founder of responsive.org, an investor in purpose-driven startups, and a friend to misfit toys.

Aaron’s new book is Brave New Work: Are You Ready to Reinvent Your Organization? In this conversation, Aaron talks about challenging the assumptions about the future of work, the organizational operating system and making the necessary changes to move forward.

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