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1 +== Why Change? ==
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3 +The world is now changing at a rate at which the basic systems, structures, and cultures built over the past century cannot keep up with.
4 +We have the opportunity, to create a mindset where there is a new sense of optimism, mission accomplishment, and accountability.
5 +This will help us meet our immediate goals and better position us to deal with the challenges of the twenty-first century
6 +
7 +//We cannot miss this opportunity.//
8 +
9 +Source: [[Accelerate! The Evolution of the 21st Century Organization (John Kotter)>>url:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc7EVXnF2aI]]
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13 +In our rapidly evolving world, organizations stand at a crucial crossroads. They have the option to choose a stringent, algorithm-guided framework
14 +or to embrace a flexible, decentralized model that acknowledges the distinct contributions of each employee.
15 +But how? How to change the systems we’ve worked so hard to build for generations?
16 +
17 +//The answer begins simply with: we need to choose.//
18 +
19 +Source: [[The Song of Significance (Seth Godin)>>url:https://shipdf.com/book/the-song-of-significance-by-seth-godin/]]
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24 += //The Best Workplace Blueprint// =
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26 +//Combines Agile, Lean, User-Centered Design, and modern leadership principles in a holistic collaboration model//
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29 +== We Engage with Our Users ==
30 +
31 +* We are clear about who uses or is affected by our work; our users can be internal and external.
32 +* We connect with users and empathize with them, listen to their needs, and learn from their insights.
33 +* We consider the entire user journey, not just isolated interactions.
34 +* We prioritize users’ needs over assumptions or organizational priorities.
35 +* Our utmost priorities are users’ well-being, privacy, and needs.
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38 +== We Build Networks of Empowered Teams ==
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40 +* Teams self-organize and wield decision-making power.
41 +* Employees demonstrate entrepreneurial drive, taking ownership of team goals, decisions, and performance, and receiving due credit for their achievements.
42 +* Networks of teams align around shared strategic goals with agreed priorities.
43 +* We construct cross-functional teams, assembling diverse talents to fulfill the team’s mission.
44 +* We build connections and relationships with other teams and individuals.
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47 +== We Work in Iterations ==
48 +
49 +* We operate in iterative cycles, allowing us to make early adjustments and minimize the risk and impact of errors.
50 +* We regularly engage with users through early and frequent feedback loops.
51 +* We embed quality into every increment, preventing costly delays, rework, and defect fixes.
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54 +== We Are Visionary Leaders and Enablers ==
55 +
56 +* Leaders provide and align vision and strategy, inspiring, energizing, and coaching our teams.
57 +* Leaders create an enabling environment, removing impediments and empowering individuals and teams to self-organize.
58 +* Leaders provide psychological safety, viewing failure and mistakes as opportunities for continuous growth and learning.
59 +* Leaders “Go to Gemba”: They actively observe how people work to create value, engaging to learn, coach, and support.
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62 +== We Foster Change ==
63 +
64 +* We create environments that encourage experimentation and hypothesis exploration.
65 +* We embrace changes grounded in evidence and tested hypotheses.
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68 +== We Practice Transparency and Build Trust ==
69 +
70 +* We actively share information with our leaders, employees, colleagues, and other teams and departments.
71 +* We proactively communicate about the fulfillment of our promises and commitments.
72 +* We openly discuss our progress, as well as any setbacks.
73 +* We are honest about our deficits and actively seek areas for improvement.
74 +)))