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Ever wondered how a childhood memory can shape your career? Join us as Fabrice, co-founder of Teodo, shares a fascinating story from his youth—a car fire that ignited his passion for tech reliability. 30 years later Fabrice is the co-founder of Teodo a tech consultancy powerhouse with 700 employees doing groundbreaking work in the energy sector and beyond, including their successful development of TF1's - French Television - streaming platform.
Get ready to uncover the transformative principles of Agile and Lean Thinking that revolutionized software development and manufacturing. Fabrice and I trace these methodologies back to their origins, emphasizing their humanist vision that empowers teams to innovate and enhance efficiency. We highlight the shift from traditional waterfall methods to Agile's customer-centric approach, enriched by Lean's intelligent waste reduction. Hear stories of triumph and pitfalls and learn how these principles drive value creation through real-world examples.
Scaling agile practices is no small feat. We explore the complexities of implementing methodologies like Scrum across large organizations and how Amazon’s restructuring played a pivotal role in minimizing dependencies. Fabrice shares insights into maintaining agile's essence as companies expand, focusing on customer value and lean thinking to foster a responsive learning environment. Discover how reducing interdependencies can unleash growth potential, and why cultural shifts that view problems as opportunities are crucial for building a resilient, innovative organization. -
Ever wondered what happens when a top consultant from Accenture shifts gears to steer Bosch Power Tools through a transformative Agile journey? This episode is your chance to discover the fascinating career of Jochen, who traded in his 12-year tenure at Accenture for a pivotal role in revolutionizing a 20,000-strong division of Bosch. Jochen shares his motivations behind this significant career move and offers a peek into his current sabbatical pursuits.
What does true leadership look like in the world of Agile transformations? Jochen provides an insightful answer, emphasizing that it all starts with self-belief and personal accountability. Listen as he recounts a pivotal moment from his career leading a multicultural, multinational team, where bringing everyone together physically fostered essential trust and empathy. We dive deep into the common misconceptions surrounding Agile methodologies in large corporations, highlighting the crucial elements for successful implementation.
Agile practices are often shrouded in buzzwords and complex frameworks, but Jochen cuts through the noise to emphasize their core philosophy: adaptability and iterative processes. Trust, transparency, and cross-functionality are the cornerstones of creating human-centered organizations capable of extraordinary results. Hear about the challenges and rewards of challenging the status quo in business practices, and how prioritizing people within organizations leads to transformative outcomes. As we wrap up, we share our excitement for future collaborations and thank our listeners for their engagement in this enlightening discussion. -
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Discover how the latest ESG regulations are transforming HR practices and learn the secrets to staying compliant in our summer webinar series. We kick off with an eye-opening discussion featuring Isabel from Teal Partners and Lara Mona from SDWorks. They share their insights on the rigorous expectations from regulators concerning pay transparency, gender gaps, and bonus justifications. Get an inside look at Yugo, the groundbreaking software introduced by Isabel, designed to simplify HR processes in a landscape dominated by ESG mandates.
Our conversation then shifts to the technological tools that can help your company navigate these new regulations seamlessly. Lara Mona outlines the compliance timelines for upcoming European ESG regulations and emphasizes the importance of a robust reward strategy. You'll learn actionable steps for developing a strategic reward policy that aligns with the salary transparency directive, ensuring your company stays ahead of the curve. The focus is on making complex processes like annual pay gap reporting and salary information dissemination both manageable and efficient.
Experience the practical benefits of Yugo in our detailed demo session, where we showcase how this innovative tool can streamline bonus and merit processes. We highlight Yugo's capabilities in maintaining job titling consistency, reducing manual errors, and decentralizing decision-making to enhance efficiency. The episode concludes with a compelling overview of how Yugo enhances ESG reporting by tracking budget allocations, monitoring pay gaps, and facilitating transparent employee communication. Whether you're an HR professional or a corporate leader, this episode offers invaluable insights into leveraging technology to meet ESG requirements and foster a fair workplace. -
What would it take to revolutionize the traditional retail industry and make it truly sustainable? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Tuomo, the visionary Finnish entrepreneur behind Twice Commerce, as we explore the intricate world of circular commerce. Discover how Twice Commerce breaks away from the conventional e-commerce mold by offering specialized inventory management and order fulfillment processes tailored for second-hand, rented, and refurbished items. Tuomo explains the critical shift needed to address environmental issues like the wasteful destruction of returned goods and how his platform provides a robust infrastructure for businesses committed to sustainable practices.
We unpack the strategic and economic benefits of adopting circular business models, focusing on how reselling, renting, and refurbishing products can significantly boost profit margins. We navigate through the complexities of building versus buying infrastructure and highlight how existing platforms like Shopify might still play a role. Listen to our engaging discussion on the creation of new specialized jobs in inspection, refurbishment, and repair work, countering the potential job losses often associated with reduced production. Real-world examples from the electronics industry and European policy initiatives underscore the potential for creating a more skilled and valuable workforce while benefiting the environment.
In our final segment, we turn our attention to the trends and examples driving the circular economy, drawing insights from the World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) and spotlighting successful ventures like Swappie and IKEA’s take-back programs. Tuomo also introduces us to Twice Market, a groundbreaking initiative designed to unlock the dormant value of unused household goods. We explore the future of ownership and leasing, delving into the potential challenges and opportunities this paradigm shift presents. Join us for a thought-provoking episode that challenges conventional wisdom and paints a vivid picture of a sustainable future through circular commerce. -
Women in Europe earn, on average, 13% less than men. This has been the case for years, and it’s not improving. That’s why Europe is coming up with rules on salary transparency. As an hr professional, how do you put ESG rules into practice soon? Large companies will already have to report on employee wages starting next year. SMEs will follow in 2027. Find out during this online webinar cohosted with experts from Teal Partners and SD Worx.
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This episode is a short introduction to Unbossers Network Program Y 2025.
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This episode is a short introduction to Unbossers Network Program Y 2025.
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In this episode, we delve into a compelling conversation with Klaas Ariaans, the Director of Consumer Clients at ABN AMRO. At the helm of the 3.500 employee office organization within the bank, Klaas oversees a division undergoing rapid evolution. He spearheaded two pivotal transformations: firstly, through Personal Banking, digital interactions have taken on a deeply personalized dimension. Secondly, we've eliminated management by an astonishing 95%, ushering in a new era of self-organization. Join us as we distill lessons from six years of digital and cultural metamorphosis into a captivating 45-minute dialogue.
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In this episode, we're inspired by the journey of Beetroot, a Swedish-Ukrainian company founded by students Andreas Flodström and Gustav Henman in 2012. From a humble backpack startup, Beetroot grew into a global tech ecosystem, all while staying true to its roots as a social enterprise. But their story doesn't end there. Amidst conflict in their homeland, Beetroot rose to the challenge, showcasing resilience, compassion, and innovation.
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For the past ten years Stuart has been working with investment and legal firms on a new framework for sustainable Total Stakeholder Value creation. In this episode, we discuss Responsible Capitalism and the relation between tangible business value outcomes like PnL or shareholder value and investments in well-being, environment, safety, trust, diversity, etc.
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In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary story of how a single LinkedIn post paved the way for raising 2 million euros and the establishment of a transparent booking platform poised to challenge the dubious practices prevalent in the realm of booking.com.
Steward-ownership Patagonia:
Links mentioned during the conversation
https://medium.com/@purpose_network/the-patagonia-structure-in-the-context-of-steward-ownership-e9db3d260dc6Niels Blog about Steward Ownership (dutch)
https://www.deondernemer.nl/blog/steward-ownership-is-voor-ondernemers-die-meer-willen-doen-dan-alleen-geld-verdienen-voor-aandeelhouders~08eda50Book 'Companies of the future' (dutch)
https://www.managementboek.nl/boek/9789047017226/toekomstbedrijven-gijsbert-koren`Documentary on Steward Ownership (Dutch)
https://www.vpro.nl/programmas/tegenlicht/kijk/afleveringen/2019-2020/goed-geld-verdienen.html -
In this episode, we have the pleasure of being joined by Delia Mensitieri, a distinguished clinical psychologist and a leading expert in the realm of diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Join us as we delve into insightful discussions on fostering a more inclusive and diverse work environment. You'll gain valuable perspectives and learn how to create a truly equitable and empowering space for all.
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In this episode, we're joined by Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst, co-founders of WorkStyleRevolution.com and Hoxby. They share their insights on how work styles are evolving, and discuss the future of work in the context of changing technology and societal trends. Tune in to learn more about their innovative approach to helping individuals and organizations thrive in the modern workplace.
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This episode is a conversation with Nico Moleman, founder & ceo of the steward-owned organization BuurtzorgT. They are active in psychiatric care and offer care at home instead of admissions for people with severe psychiatric disorders. They are proving in the field this prevents powerlessness and increases the chances of recovery at home.
The first chaotic two years of the journey to self-managementWhy and how they had to adapt the Buurtzorg framework for self-managementWhy they made BuurtzorgT a steward owned company which is a legal structure that makes the people in the company owner of the companyBut also very operational stuff like how the planning process in a self-managing care organization works
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In this episode, we get world-class insights on inclusive, participatory and responsive decision-making processes and technology from Wietse Van Ransbeeck, co-founder of Citizenlab, the number one online community engagement platform for local governments.
Wietse is an impact entrepreneur, recognized as Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe leader, and determined to rebuild our (digital) democracies from the bottom-up.
400+ local governments trust CitizenLab with their community engagement project. They’ve supported 15,000+ Projects across all policy domains: from urban planning and climate action to mobility and participatory budgeting. -
In this episode we learn from Viisi co-founder Tom van der Lubbe how they became Netherland's best employer 4 time in a row and one of the best places to work in Europe applying the ancient wisdom of self-organization.
Viisi is an expert in housing and mortgage advice. They want to realize dreams in a sustainable financial world. They do so by investing in lasting relationships and products that create freedom of choice, consciousness and transparency. -
In this episode I talk to New York Times–bestselling author Daniel Pink about the transforming power of our most misunderstood yet potentially most valuable emotion: regret. Or in other words, how looking backwards moves us forward.
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This episode is an audio recording of our Unbossers Toolbox Youtube Show in which we dissect the Triangle of Trust. It's a super simple and effective tool to understand trust, to facilitate though conversations and help each other improve in acting out trusted relationships.
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