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1 -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.
2 -We have the opportunity, to create a mindset where there is a new sense of optimism, mission accomplishment, and accountability.
3 -This will help us meet our immediate goals and better position us to deal with the challenges of the twenty-first century
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5 -//We cannot miss this opportunity.//
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7 -Source: [[Accelerate! The Evolution of the 21st Century Organization (John Kotter)>>url:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc7EVXnF2aI]]
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11 -What if we created the best job someone ever had?
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13 -There is an alternative. It’s a different sort of increase, a better sort of safety.
14 -It’s work that matters. It’s creating a difference, being part of something, and doing work we’re proud of.
15 -This is the song of significance. This is what motivates people to do the work that can’t be automated, mechanized, or outsourced.
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17 -But how? How to change the systems we’ve worked so hard to build for generations?
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19 -//The answer begins simply with: we need to choose.//
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21 -Source: [[The Song of Significance (Seth Godin)>>url:https://shipdf.com/book/the-song-of-significance-by-seth-godin/]]
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26 -= //We Build the Best Workplace - a Blueprint// =
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28 -//Combines Agile, Lean, User-Centered Design, and modern leadership principles in a holistic collaboration model//
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31 -== We Engage with Our Users ==
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33 -* We are clear about who uses or is affected by our work; our users can be internal and external.
34 -* We connect with users and empathize with them, listen to their needs, and learn from their insights.
35 -* We consider the entire user journey, not just isolated interactions.
36 -* We prioritize users’ needs over assumptions or organizational priorities.
37 -* Our utmost priorities are users’ well-being, privacy, and needs.
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40 -== We Build Networks of Empowered Teams ==
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42 -* Teams self-organize and wield decision-making power.
43 -* Employees demonstrate entrepreneurial drive, taking ownership of team goals, decisions, and performance, and receiving due credit for their achievements.
44 -* Networks of teams align around shared strategic goals with agreed priorities.
45 -* We construct cross-functional teams, assembling diverse talents to fulfill the team’s mission.
46 -* We build connections and relationships with other teams and individuals.
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49 -== We Work in Iterations ==
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51 -* We operate in iterative cycles, allowing us to make early adjustments and minimize the risk and impact of errors.
52 -* We regularly engage with users through early and frequent feedback loops.
53 -* We embed quality into every increment, preventing costly delays, rework, and defect fixes.
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56 -== We Are Visionary Leaders and Enablers ==
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58 -* Leaders provide and align vision and strategy, inspiring, energizing, and coaching our teams.
59 -* Leaders create an enabling environment, removing impediments and empowering individuals and teams to self-organize.
60 -* Leaders provide psychological safety, viewing failure and mistakes as opportunities for continuous growth and learning.
61 -* Leaders “Go to Gemba”: They actively observe how people work to create value, engaging to learn, coach, and support.
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64 -== We Foster Change ==
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66 -* We create environments that encourage experimentation and hypothesis exploration.
67 -* We embrace changes grounded in evidence and tested hypotheses.
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70 -== We Practice Transparency and Build Trust ==
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72 -* We actively share information with our leaders, employees, colleagues, and other teams and departments.
73 -* We proactively communicate about the fulfillment of our promises and commitments.
74 -* We openly discuss our progress, as well as any setbacks.
75 -* We recognize our limitations and mistakes and persistently strive for improvement.
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