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    WebinarPositive Vision of the Future 2013 60 min

    Kill the Company: End the Status Quo, Start an Innovation Revolution

    Progress doesn’t come from standing still. However, in the ever-changing world of business, many of us have become resistant to change because it can be exhausting and difficult. We’ve become so focused on internal processes and procedures that there’s no time for big-picture thinking and value-added work. This perfect storm has led to the rise of two evils: complexity and, even worse, complacency. We can’t keep doing what we’ve always done. Stuck in the land of status quo, we’ve forgotten how to think differently, and lack the simple tools to solve problems creatively. The exact structures that were intended to grow businesses are now holding us back. So it’s time to Kill the Company. It’s time to start a revolution in how we think and work. This provocative webinar unveils a striking new perspective on how to create the killer culture of tomorrow. The key lesson: if we want people to approach change differently, we have to change our approach. Instead of expensive, sweeping culture change initiatives, Bodell shares how teams can do less and achieve more. Leaders will learn why providing their teams with guardrails instead of handcuffs can reignite critical aptitudes like curiosity, inquiry, and creative problem solving. Rethink business-as-usual to reimagine your organization.

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    Lisa Bodell

    -How to start an innovation revolution at your organization -Tools for innovation -How to change your approach to innovation -Steps to create an innovative atmosphere

    Key Takeaways

    • 1.Excessive internal processes and procedures often stifle big-picture thinking and value-added work.
    • 2.To foster progress, leaders must actively identify and eliminate organizational complexity and complacency.
    • 3.A 'killer culture' is one that empowers teams and prioritizes creative problem-solving.
    • 4.Providing teams with guardrails instead of restrictive handcuffs reignites curiosity, inquiry, and creative thinking.
    • 5.Small, targeted changes can be more effective than expensive, sweeping culture change initiatives.
    • 6.Leaders can unlock creative potential by shifting from a control-based style to one that offers clear guardrails and trusts teams.

    The Problem: The Rise of Complexity and Complacency

    In many organizations, progress has stalled. A focus on internal processes and procedures has created a resistance to change, leaving no time for big-picture thinking or value-added work. This has led to the rise of two stifling forces: organizational complexity and employee complacency. Stuck in the status quo, teams have forgotten how to think differently and lack the simple tools to solve problems creatively. The very structures intended to help the business grow are now holding it back.

    Time for a Revolution: Kill the Company

    To break free, a new approach is needed. This webinar with Lisa Bodell introduces a provocative new perspective: it's time to "Kill the Company." This means ending business-as-usual to start a revolution in how we think and how we work. To get people to approach change differently, we must change our approach to management and work itself.

    How to Ignite an Innovation Revolution

    Instead of expensive, sweeping culture change initiatives, leaders can foster innovation through more targeted, empowering strategies.

    Do Less to Achieve More

    By critically evaluating existing processes, leaders can identify and eliminate sources of complexity and non-value-added work. This empowers teams to do less of what doesn't matter and achieve more in terms of strategic, innovative output.

    Use Guardrails, Not Handcuffs

    Shifting from a restrictive, control-based leadership style is crucial. Leaders should provide their teams with clear guardrails—the direction and boundaries they need to operate effectively—rather than handcuffing them with rigid procedures. This approach gives employees the autonomy and psychological safety to experiment and explore.

    Reignite Critical Aptitudes

    When teams are trusted and empowered, they can reignite critical aptitudes like curiosity, inquiry, and creative problem-solving. By encouraging questions and challenging the status quo, leaders can unlock the creative potential within their organizations and build a culture capable of continuous evolution.

    This session addresses the critical need for organizations to move beyond stagnant processes and embrace radical change to foster innovation. It explores how systemic complexities and complacency can stifle progress, highlighting the urgent need for leaders to rethink traditional approaches to work and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.

    What you'll learn

    • How internal processes and procedures can inadvertently hinder innovation and big-picture thinking.
    • Strategies to identify and eliminate complexity and complacency within your organizational structure.
    • Methods for fostering a 'killer culture' that prioritizes creativity and problem-solving.
    • The importance of empowering teams with guardrails rather than restrictive handcuffs to encourage exploration and growth.
    • Practical ways to reignite curiosity and inquiry among employees to drive an innovation revolution.

    Who this webinar is for

    • Leaders and managers at all levels seeking to drive innovation and transformation.
    • HR professionals interested in fostering a dynamic, adaptive organizational culture.
    • Entrepreneurs and business owners looking to challenge the status quo and achieve competitive advantage.
    • Team leads struggling with complacency or process-heavy environments.
    • Anyone interested in rethinking traditional business models to achieve greater impact and efficiency.

    Why it matters now

    In today's rapidly evolving global landscape, organizations that fail to adapt risk becoming obsolete. The insights from this recorded webinar are more relevant than ever, as businesses face increasing pressure to innovate, remain agile, and engage employees effectively. The principles discussed help leaders navigate disruption, foster resilience, and build organizations capable of continuous evolution rather than being shackled by outdated practices.

    How leaders can apply this

    Leaders can begin by critically evaluating existing internal processes to identify sources of complexity and inefficiency. As Lisa Bodell suggests, instead of launching expensive, top-down culture change initiatives, focus on empowering teams to 'do less' in terms of non-value-added work while 'achieving more' in terms of strategic output. Implement a culture where questioning the status quo is encouraged, and provide employees with the autonomy and psychological safety to experiment. By shifting from a control-based leadership style to one that offers clear guardrails and trusts teams, leaders can unlock significant creative potential and drive a lasting innovation revolution within their organizations.

    About this session

    Key takeaways

    Watching this webinar gives you grounded, practical perspective on Inclusivity. Expect ideas you can use in leadership conversations, not abstract theory, drawn from Lisa Bodell's direct experience.

    Who this is for

    CHROs, HR business partners, talent leaders, executive coaches, organizational development practitioners, and senior leaders who are responsible for positive vision of the future inside their organization.

    Why it matters now

    Workforce expectations, hybrid work patterns, and AI-driven change keep raising the bar on culture and leadership. Sessions like this help leaders make smarter, more evidence-informed decisions about Inclusivity.

    How to apply it

    Use the ideas here to challenge a current assumption on your team, design a single concrete experiment in the next 30 days, and bring one finding back to your leadership group for discussion.

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    Topics

    Inclusivity

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