Jurgen Appelo

Ai Ai Ai, What Happens to Our Way of Working?

In a world captivated by artificial intelligence (AI), where ChatGPT, deep learning, and Large Language Models dominate the headlines, a remarkable transformation is underway. While the debate rages on about job displacement versus job creation, the true impact of AI might lie elsewhere. It’s time to look beyond the surface. The essence of a complex system lies not in its components but in the dynamic relationships between them. How will AI reshape our collaboration? Traditionally, humans instructed computers, but now we witness machines setting objectives for people. Prepare yourselves for a future revolution in our work methods. What might change in how people work together? Join us as we delve into the fascinating realm of AI’s (possible) future influence on our Ways of Working.

Networked Goal-Setting

Let’s move beyond the conventional mix of KPIs with OKRs and embrace a new approach to goal-setting that encompasses Purpose, Values, Vision, Strategy, Initiatives, Habits, and Metrics. Networked Goal- Setting is a groundbreaking concept that goes far beyond all traditional models.

In this session, Jurgen Appelo weaves dozens of goal-setting models and frameworks into a cohesive and revolutionary approach. There is no good reason to reserve Strategy only for the leadership team. And it’s untrue that only operational units execute on goals. With Networked Goal-Setting, you can empower every individual in your organization to contribute and excel. Networked Goal-Setting cultivates a culture of ownership, innovation, and accountability. Say goodbye to the limited approaches of the past and embrace a future where everyone can actively participate in shaping and achieving organizational goals. Leverage the collective intelligence of your workforce.

Stop Product Management, Start Experience Management

Ask anyone what business agility means and you often hear something along the lines of adapting to change and delivering value faster. But you will never innovate when you just give customers what they want at a faster rate. True innovators dig deeper into customer needs and desires and look for the real Job-to-Be-Done.

The customer experience is more than just the sum of all your product features. Do you truly understand what makes your clients happy? Do they even understand this themselves? It’s not the customer’s job to know what they truly need or want. That’s your job.

What Is Business Agility, Actually?

Surviving and thriving in the 21st century requires more than just running shorter feedback cycles and “celebrating failure”. Let’s focus on growth through innovative leadership. Let’s have continuous experiments, faster learning, happier users, and playful work environments.

In this talk, Jurgen Appelo offers his personal view on what agility and innovation means, based on what he has observed as a manager, entrepreneur, and customer. In his opinion, Lean-agile companies adapt to change while innovative companies cause the change.

Versatile Organization Design with the unFIX Model

What comes after Management 3.0, SAFe, Holacracy, and the Spotify Model? Well, it’s not hard to see in which direction the world is moving: organizations that consist of networked individuals who work from anywhere, who form teams on the fly, who focus on the customer experience (CX) and make that a whole lot of fun for themselves. Let’s unFIX our organizations!

The unFIX model is a simple tool that helps you with versatile organization design. Unlike many agile scaling frameworks and self-management methods, unFIX has its focus on continuous innovation and the human experience. It facilitates gradual change, dynamic teams, and an important role to play for managers.