Name: September- Management Innovations: Experiences from the Nordstrom Innovation Lab
Start: 2013-09-25T18:30:00-07:00
End: 2013-09-25T20:30:00-07:00
Location: Marchex

Blurb: Management practices used today originated in the industrial revolution and were later refined mid-century by large automotive companies. In those days, productive output was in the form of relatively simple manufactured goods, and economies of scale ruled the day. Today, it's creativity and innovation that are critical to success. It should be no surprise that these two qualities remain elusive in the workplace when the management practices in use are based on a set of principles that consider employees to be replaceable cogs in a masterfully designed machine. Management, as a technology, is due for a disruption. In this presentation, Marius will share his experiences with management innovations at the Nordstrom Innovation Lab.

Speaker Bio: Marius Grigoriu creates happy and empowered teams that can deliver top performance and value to their customers. His goal is to redefine management as we know it using flat, self-organizing teams.

Marius is currently the manager of the Nordstrom Innovation Lab, where they seek the future of retail. His role in the lab is to help the team overcome the staggeringly poor odds associated with serial innovation by amplifying creativity and encouraging risk taking while optimizing efficiency.

Prior to joining Nordstrom, Marius was a Program Manager at Microsoft. His focus at Microsoft was transforming ordinary software delivery teams into code-cranking powerhouses by leveraging the power of small teams and continuous deployment.

On the side, Marius pursues new business ventures and knowledge. He is an avid gamer by night. During Seattle’s limited daylight hours you will find him enjoying the beauty of nearby verdant forests, majestic vistas, and sparkling waters.

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6:30 - 7:00 Food and Social Time (Brought to you by Marchex)

7:00 - 7:10 Announcements

7:10 - 8:15 Presentation

8:15 - 8:30 Retrospective

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