“A process is what's visible above the surface, a set of agreements about how things should work in the organization. Ultimately, it's a behavior shift of both the teams and the leaders that are involved so that teams take ownership when they want to and are able to, and leaders let go a little bit more.” - Jurriaan Kamer

Episode Summary:

Transform your leadership with insights from Jurriaan Kamer, a Dutch organizational change expert! 🚀 In this episode, Ted and Jurriaan delve into the power of aligned autonomy, servant leadership, and the secret formulas to developing a thriving, cohesive organization. Discover strategies that can accelerate your organization and empower your teams to achieve more, faster. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting out, this conversation is packed with invaluable tips to help you cultivate a thriving organization. Don’t miss it!

About Jurriaan Kamer:

Jurriaan is a Dutch organizational change expert focused on applying modern methods to unblock organizations and improve their outcomes. 💡 Expertise Jurriaan helps leaders make more impact by eliminating ineffective strategy, pointless meetings, bureaucratic structures, and slow decision-making. He has been in and around the most radical and adaptive organizations globally, including ones without managers and high levels of autonomy. 🏢 His work Over the last decade, Jurriaan has worked as a speaker, author, and consultant. He co-founded Unblock, a modern management consultancy that works with leaders worldwide. 🏎️💨 Formula 1 book Jurriaan's first book, the business fable Formula X, 'How to Reach Extreme Acceleration in Your Organization,' is inspired by the fast-moving, fast-innovating world of Formula 1 motor racing. Forbes named it one of the "five must-read books for today's uncertain market." 📚 New book: Unblock He has just released his second book, "Unblock: Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization," a practical guide for leaders who want an organization with more ownership, faster decisions, fewer meetings, and less bureaucracy, leading to significantly better outcomes.

In this episode:

• [3:00] Shifting from IT to organizational leadership and the desire to solve problems.
• [5:50] Balancing team support with organizational goals.
• [7:40] Aligned autonomy: an environment where teams have the autonomy of decision-making and self-organization, aligned with an awareness and understanding provided by leadership.
• [9:00] "Formula X" and understanding organizational acceleration.
• [12:30] Why accountability and reflection are essential for continuous improvement.
• [15:00] Changing the hierarchical management structure for organizational success.
• [19:00] Building an overarching culture and implementing processes for effective organizational change.
• [21:00] The difference between leaders and managers.
• [27:00] Action items

Today’s Action Items:

1. Develop strong habits for reflection with your team.
2. Let team members choose what they want to contribute and open doors for more engagement.
3. Distinguish your decisions and accelerate your decision-making.

Get a free PDF of today’s action items! Podcast Action Items - Grace Strategic Services (grace4success.com)

 Recommended Reading:

• Formula X: How do We Reach Extreme Acceleration in Your Organizations by Jurriaan Kamer
• Unblock: Clear the Way for Results and Develop a Thriving Organization by Jurriaan Kamer
• Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable about Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business by Patrick Lencioni

Connect with Jurriaan Kamer:

• Jurriaan Kamer

Connect with Ted Davis:

• Website - Grace Strategic Services (grace4success.com)
• LinkedIn - Ted Davis
• Facebook - Ted Davis
• Instagram - @tedavisgrace

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