How to Design the Work Evolution? A Practical Guide to Organizational Change with Elvira Kalmar

The world of work is in constant flux. We're facing challenges unlike any seen before: rapid technological advancements, shifting demographics, and a growing demand for purpose-driven work.

• The average employee experiences 12 organizational changes per year. (Source: SHRM)
• 73% of employees feel overwhelmed by the amount of change at work. (Source: Capterra)

That's a staggering number, highlighting just how difficult it is for organizations to adapt and thrive in this environment. And the cost of not changing? Potentially catastrophic.

But what if there was a better way? What if we could move beyond reactive fixes and instead proactively design the evolution of work within our organizations? That's exactly what we're exploring today on the Growth hacking Culture Podcast. We're diving into the practical aspects of organizational change with our guest, Elvira Kalmar, We'll be discussing how to shift from outdated, mechanistic approaches to a more organic, evolutionary view of organizations.

We'll be tackling some critical questions, including: How can we redefine organizational design to become an ongoing process? What are the "parallel realities" within organizations, and how do they impact agility? How can understanding the influence of context empower individuals in their roles and careers? And, most importantly, what are the actionable steps you can take today to start designing the work evolution within your own organization?

 

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
✔ How organization design (OD) differs from traditional approaches and why it should be an ongoing process
✔ The concept of parallel realities and their impact on organizational agility
✔ Why traditional, mechanistic views fail and how to adopt an organic, evolutionary approach
✔ How understanding context empowers individuals to navigate their roles more effectively
✔ Practical steps to start designing work evolution in your organization today

About Elvira Kalmar:

With over 20 years of experience in organization design and development, Elvira Kalmar is the founder of the Go Beyond Project, which helps companies build more adaptable and agile organizations. Her expertise bridges strategy, design, and human behavior to drive meaningful change.

• To know more about her upcoming book Go Beyond: Solution-focused Pocket Mentor for Work Evolutionists: https://www.gobeyond-project.com/book
• Become an expert in (continuous) Transformations and an internationally acknowledged Certified Organisation Design Professional. The native in change program https://www.gobeyond-project.com/native-in-change
• Free Resources:
  • Plan for Growth at High-performing Teams Course https://www.superflowtalent.com/flows/high-performing-teams
  • Managing Team and Work Evolution Course https://ol.surfersfactory.ch/courses/managing-team-and-work-evolution

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