I am working with Eddy (a process tool company) on their internal goal alignment process. Here is the distribution of labor that we agreed on. Eddy Eddy is the process backbone. It defines who does what, in which order, with which permissions. It ma...

This post summarizes a branding exploration conducted across two AI advisors (Claude and Gemini) to find a successor term for "New Work by Design" (NWbD). The goal: a brand name that captures both the structural outcome (how the organization...

I love hearing org designers talk about org design: "We create the conditions for self-management!" "We build psychologically safe environments!" Beautiful stuff. Completely useless for getting hired. Maybe you say similar things about what you do, ...

I'm reading "Humanisierung der Organisation" and it's irritating me in a productive way. The authors argue that organizations have gone too far in treating people as "whole persons." They say companies should return to a cl...

1️⃣ Find a committed sponsor with a top leadership role Change needs backup from the top. Not because people need permission, but because culture is social. When the most visible people act with conviction, others will follow. Your sponsor doesn’t h...

Do you know that situation when a friend vents about work because they’re stuck under a bad boss or caught in a system that makes them feel powerless? I help companies make sure that people don’t feel that way about their work. Now, don’t get m...

"If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants." - Isaac Newton Here are the giants whose shoulders I am standing on. Human Behavior and Decision-MakingDaniel Kahneman – A psychologist and Nobel Prize winner in economi...

An adult-to-adult relationship is a dynamic where two individuals engage as equals, grounded in mutual respect, open communication, and shared responsibility. It emphasizes emotional maturity and avoids power imbalances or manipulative behaviors. He...

❓ Question: “What to do when you need someone's rare expertise on two teams?” #askingforafriend #orgstructure ❗️ My answer: Challenges🤹 Reduced capacity: A person on two teams doubles their meeting load and responsibili...

The future of work is hybrid, blending co-located and remote work. While this approach offers unparalleled flexibility, it also presents unique challenges: like how to stay connected. Connection is the lifeline of (hybrid) work We are social creatur...

"Psychological safety is the most important factor for high team performance." This key finding from Google’s 2012 Aristoteles Project has been supported by numerous studies. If you want to improve employee engagement, understanding this concept is ...

Imagine embarking on a 12-week expedition where you’ll conquer 9 summits with fellow org designers. Each summit represents a key practice in transforming your organization into a New Work role model. ⛺️ 🏔️ ⛰️ 🏔️ 🏔️ 🌋 ⛰️ 🌋 🏔️ 🌋 🎉 This cours...

❓ Question: “As a change agent, how do you deal with different wants from your sponsor and the organization itself?” #askingforafriend  ❗️ My answer:🤝 Multipartiality: This is not an either/or, but a both/and quest...

Emotions at work? Yes, but...   1️⃣ Work is not a self-help group 2️⃣ Work is not therapy   I am a big advocate for caring relationships at work. They are essential for creating a sense of belonging and fostering intrinsic motivation. Emot...

This is the list of books that most shaped my perspective on work, culture, and relationships. They are listed in the order I read them, as I believe a book's influence is greatest when the reader is ready to embrace its message. Therefore, the sequ...