In today’s fast-changing world, understanding how to lead in complex environments is more important than ever. That’s why our program, “Leading Complexity” includes lessons from some of the best minds in business. One of these is Erin Meyer, whose insights into Netflix’s groundbreaking culture are invaluable for any leader. Erin Meyer co-wrote “No Rules Rules”
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Learn to Lead Complexity with Insights from Gary Hamel
Are you ready to tackle the challenges of today’s complex business world? Join our program, “Leading Complexity,” where you can learn from the best, including the innovative thinker, Gary Hamel. Gary Hamel is a big name in the world of business management. He has been called “the world’s leading expert on business strategy” by Fortune
Continue readingInterview with Woody Zuill – Software Teaming (Mob Programming) – addressing complexity with genuine collaboration.
We are excited to have Woody Zuill teach a Master Class in this fall’s leading complexity program. The topic is Software Teaming (Mob Programming)—addressing complexity with genuine collaboration. Woody coined the concept of Mob Programming/ Software Teaming, wrote books on the topic, and traveled the world spreading the ideas. Recently, we had the opportunity to
Continue readingInterview with Bonnitta Roy – Thinking with Complexity
We spoke with Bonnitta Roy about her upcoming Master Class in this year’s leading complexity program for the fall. The topic is Thinking with Complexity: Post-Formal Actors, Protocols, and Complex Potential States. Bonnitta is an author, researcher, complexity thinker, business developer, and teacher. She integrates many fields: Natural Sciences, Living Systems, Consciousness Studies, Relational Processes,
Continue readingInterview with Gary Hamel – Thriving in the Age of Upheaval
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, traditional management practices are being challenged like never before. Gary Hamel, a leading authority on modern management, offers a fresh perspective in his latest book, “Humanocracy.” We had the fortune to have a chat with him. In the interview, Hamel discusses the pitfalls of bureaucracy and the need for
Continue readingInterview with Peter Block – Leader as Convener
You have been missing out on whether you are a consultant, coach, or leader and have yet to become familiar with Peter Block. We are fortunate to have Peter in this year’s leading complexity program for the fall. He is mainly known for his books on Flawless Consulting and Stewardship. However, his latest writing on
Continue readingInterview with Esther Derby – A Leader in Navigating Complexity
In the interview, Esther Derby discusses complexity in organizations, contrasting it with a mechanistic approach. She likens it to creating conditions for a forest to emerge rather than controlling a factory’s output. Derby emphasizes different leadership skills required for various roles within an organization: setting macro-level conditions for senior leaders, enhancing conditions for enabling roles,
Continue readingInterview with Erin Meyer: Insights on Netflix and Organizational Culture
In the interview, Erin Meyer discussed her collaboration with Netflix CEO Reed Hastings on “No Rules Rules,” a book exploring Netflix’s innovative organizational culture. She described the extensive research and interviews undertaken to understand and systematize Netflix’s unique culture into a model that other organizations could learn from. Erin emphasized that successful companies like Netflix,
Continue readingPeter Block – Leader as Convener
Peter Block might not be the most well-known thought leader in the Agile community, but he’s one of the thought leaders who have had the most influence on our success as consultants, coaches, and leaders. We are excited to have him in this year’s leading complexity program for the fall. We have long wished to
Continue readingIntroducing Esther Derby: A Leader in Navigating Complexity
In the dynamic world of Agile leadership and organizational development, few names command as much respect as Esther Derby. With a career spanning decades, Esther has earned her place as a luminary in guiding teams and organizations through the labyrinth of complexity. For us, she is an obvious choice as a speaker in the Leading
Continue readingMob Programming / Software Teaming is more relevant than ever!
We have never been in a faster-changing environment than we are today. In product development, you must create a product that your customers love but also works for the business (ref Marty Cagan). To do that, you need to be innovative and a leader in your domain. If you don’t, you risk being disrupted and
Continue readingJennifer Garvey Berger – Complexity Genius summary
First out in our second season of the Leading Complexity Program was the fantastic Jennifer Garvey Berger. She did an amazing job of framing the whole program and connecting the participants with each other. Jennifer explained how we all experience complexity in our daily lives. She started with a question: How do you experience complex
Continue readingInterview with Simon Wardley
We proudly present Simon Wardley, one of this year’s teachers, in our Leading Complexity Program starting September 2023. Here is a summary of the interview below. M: Hi, Simon. It’s great to have you on the program this year. Could you briefly say who you are for those who don’t know you? S: I am
Continue readingBill Fischer and the Dynamics of Haier’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
In a session for the Leading Complexity Program 2022, Bill Fischer shared his knowledge about Haier’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and RenDanHeYi, the culture behind it. Here is a summary of the session. If you want to see the recording of the session, please sign up for this year’s program. Here are some insights: In this session,
Continue readingInterview with John Cutler on Navigating the Everyday (Beautiful) Mess
We talked to John Cutler, one of our master class teachers in this year’s leading complexity program. John has a background in product management and UX, and is a Senior Director of Product Enablement at Toast. We discussed “complexity,” What it is, what the implications are for leaders today, and the topics of his talk:
Continue readingInterview with Matthew Skelton co-author of “Team Topologies”
I had the great pleasure of meeting Matthew Skelton for an interview about his view on complexity. In this interview, Matthew discusses the different types of complexity and how leaders can maneuver in complex environments. He also talks about the Team Topologies framework, which is a tool that can help organizations become more adaptable to
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Hear Lyssa Adkins, author of the legendary book “Coaching Agile Teams”, talk about complexity and the importance for leaders to upgrade, downgrade and expand. A short summary of the interview Lyssa Adkins, an experienced Agile coach, has shifted her focus to leadership development and effective leadership team functioning. In the interview, she discusses adapting to
Continue readingSonja Blignaut – Leading in Complexity by Curating Context
Throughout the Leading Complexity program, we have had the opportunity to learn from the best thinkers in leadership and complexity. One of them Sonja Blignaut. As a meteorologist, she has a fascinating natural sciences background, giving her a unique perspective on human systems. In her session, she shared some of her latest thinking, which she
Continue readingMarty Cagan and Leading with Context not Control
Summary of Marty Cagan’s session in the Leading Complexity Program 2022. Marty Cagan, a renowned product management expert, and author, is another eye-opener Leading Complexity keynote speaker. In his session, he shares his insights on the importance of first principles, thinking, talking, and coaching in the product development process. Drawing from examples of successful companies,
Continue readingInterview with Kent Beck
In this year’s edition of the Leading Complexity program, we are privileged to welcome Kent Beck, the mastermind behind eXtreme Programming and a distinguished signatory of the Agile Manifesto. Dive into our interview with Kent as he shares insights on navigating complexity and offers invaluable guidance on addressing it. Summary of the video below The
Continue readingStephen Bungay and the Art of Leadership
Summary of Stephen Bungay’s session in the Leading Complexity Program 2022. Leadership and direction setting are essential components of any successful business strategy. One of the very best thought leaders on business strategy that is well familiar to Crisp is one of last year’s Leading Complexity keynote speakers Stephen Bungay. Not only is he an
Continue readingInterview with Dr. Annika Steiber about complexity
In our upcoming Leading Complexity program this fall, we are honored to host Dr. Annika Steiber as a speaker. With years of dedicated research into the success stories of Silicon Valley companies, Annika has delved deep into the common managerial models that drive their achievements. I recently had an enlightening conversation with Annika, gaining insights
Continue readingSummary of Lisa Gill’s session in the Leading Complexity Program 2022
The Transformative Power of Conscious Leadership Lisa Gill, renowned coach, and organizational consultant, is the next keynote speaker of the Leading Complexity series. In her intervention, she provides a deep dive into the challenges of contemporary leadership and the inner shifts needed for new ways of working to work. Drawing from her wealth of experience,
Continue readingTeresa Torres about complexity and her session
We are fortunate to be able to present Teresa Torres as one of the speakers in this years program. Here is a short video of her talking about complexity and her upcoming session. Hi everyone, I am Teresa Torres. I work as a product Discovery coach. That means that I help digital product teams make
Continue readingInterview with Peter Senge about complexity
We had the privilege of getting a short chat with the number one system thinker in the world, Peter Senge. Sorry for the background noise. If you want to hear more of him, please join the Leading Complexity program. Hello Peter. For those that don’t know you, who are you? Seems like a simple question
Continue readingSummary of Johanna Rothman’s session, about the Modern Management Principles, in the Leading Complexity program 2022
Modern management is about positioning yourself to take advantage of complexity. Managers deal with complexity all the time, and management complexity is different from what the teams encounter. In this keynote, our speaker, Johanna Rothman, explores 4 big ideas to adopt modern management practices: define “why” for the organization, create management teams, shorten feedback loops,
Continue readingSummary of Dave Snowden’s session in the Leading Complexity program 2022
Dave Snowden, a prominent speaker, delivered a captivating presentation during the 2022 edition of the Leading Complexity program. Here, we present a concise summary of his insightful discourse. To witness his exceptional performance firsthand, we encourage you to participate in this year’s program, granting you access to a wealth of videos from the remarkable 2022
Continue readingInterview with Doug Kirkpatrick
M: Hi, Doug. Great to have you in the Leading Complexity program for the fall. You have been a guest with Crisp before, but for those who don´t know you, who are you? D: Thanks, Michael. I am Doug Kirkpatrick. I helped start Morningstar over 30 years ago here in Northern California. Morningstar organized around
Continue readingInterview with Jennifer Garvey Berger
Michael: Hello Jennifer, we are so happy to have you in the second season of Leading Complexity! So for those who don’t know you, can you just briefly tell us who you are? Jennifer: Sure, Michael, I’m delighted to be with you for this program. Yeah, so I’m Jennifer Garvey Berger, and I have spent
Continue readingSummary of Joe Justice’s session, about Tesla’s “Agile DNA”, in the Leading Complexity program 2022
Tesla. We’ve all heard of this innovative brand changing the automotive industry in the last decade. But how can one run a company that’s at the forefront of technological progress? To help us understand this and more, we asked Joe Justice to be part of the Leading Complexity program. In short, this is what he
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