Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA) characterise many business environments today. VUCA has led to an increased recognition that new and unprecedented risks are constantly emerging. Organisations are in a state of flux and need to constantly change and adapt to meet global challenges.

New ways of organizing are emerging and buzzwords like Agile, Teal, Holacracy and Sociocracy are becoming mainstream topics amongst business leaders. Flat hierarchies, self-organized teams and autonomy promise greater  speed and resilience to react to the VUCA challenges mentioned above. At the same time a new focus on purpose and values takes center stage amongst organizational trends.

While Frederic Laloux provides an inspiring starting point with his book Reinventing Organisations, organisational changes are certainly not without big challenges for the individual, the team and the organisation as a whole, as often the change of mindset is trickier than anticipated.

What would it mean for companies to act more like humans, to be irrational, to value fairness and equality, be driven by a purpose beyond profit, to adapt and change its beliefs as it grows? What would it mean for companies to strive for a more holistic approach?

During this event our panelists, Barbara Josef, Chantal Stäuble, David Griesbach and Diego Hangartner will discuss challenges and opportunities regarding “new ways of working”. Moreover we are going to discuss how to change the mindset of organisations.

Agenda

• 18:00 - 18:30 Arrival
• 18:30 - 18:35: Welcome and Introduction
• 18:40 - 20:15: Panel discussion with Barbara Josef, Chantal Stäuble, David Griesbach and Diego Hangartner
• 20:15 - 21:00: Apéro

The event takes place at Impact Hub Zürich Viadukt at Viaduktstrasse 91, 8005 Zurich: The global community of entrepreneurial people prototyping the future of business. At Impact Hub, you can connect, collaborate, co-work and create great content in an inspiring environment.