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We live in a climate of accelerated pace of change. As a consequence we rush to short-term goals, neglecting sustainable outcomes. We must shift toward resilient and sustainable organizations that are quick to learn and adapt. SF BABAM is a community where we encourage you to be curious, share ideas, and explore the new patterns of a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world.
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Upcoming events (3)
See all- Mind the Gap - the Business Agility JourneyLink visible for attendees
Mind the gap. The London Underground (“The Tube”) - reminds thousands of people every day to pay attention to the gap between the train and the platform. Your destination may be top of mind, but one false step, and getting there may be at risk.
This phrase - mind the gap - can also be a brilliant way to look at how we work. At the Business Agility Institute - we talk about “business agility” as an ongoing journey. There are thousands of paths towards business agility, with plenty of potential gaps along the way. Is there a gap in how we interact with customers, engage employees, manage business systems, or deliver value? Is it a minor detour or is our destination at risk?
Join us for a tour of the road signs and travel warnings for business agility today. We’ll share stories and explore our latest research on how organizations are identifying their gaps and taking action to bridge the gap from today to tomorrow.
About Evan & Laura:
Evan Leybourn
Evan is the co-founder of the Business Agility Institute; a fiercely independent research & advocacy organization for the next generation of companies.As Head of Advocacy and Thought Leadership at BAI - Evan leads research initiatives, collaborates with corporate members on their stickiest business challenges, and shares insights and aha's to accelerate business success - no matter what the future brings. Evan is also the author of Directing the Agile Organisation (2012) and #noprojects; a culture of continuous value (2018), as well as numerous BAI publications.Laura Powers
Laura is CEO of the Business Agility Institute. Over the course of her career, she's held a number of engineering and leadership positions & is living proof that you never quite know where your next career move may take you. She has been involved in the design of electronics for space applications, aircraft engines, diapers, electric cars, and software systems at Hewlett Packard, Agilent, Sales.com, and eBay - as well as several startups you’ve never heard of. At BAI, Laura masterminds a series of never-ending experiments to run and build the Institute using the same modern, human-centric ways of working that we research, advocate, and share with the business agility community. - Next Stage of Biz Agility - Scaling Agile Across Companies Case Study: HaierLink visible for attendees
Join us for an exclusive interview with Mirko Kleiner, a leading expert in organizational transformation, as he shares his fascinating experiences and insights from his recent visit to Haier, one of the world's most innovative companies.
We will find out:
- Haier's Revolutionary Structure: Discover how Haier transformed from a traditional manufacturer into a network of over 4,000 interconnected Micro Enterprises (MEs).
- RenDanHeYi Model: Understand the principles behind Haier's "New Economic Engine" and how it eliminates bureaucracy while fostering innovation.
- Ecosystem Micro Communities (EMCs): Learn about Haier's unique approach to collaboration and shared success with partners.
- Real-World Impact: Explore how Haier's model has driven an impressive 20% annual growth rate over the past decade.
Gain insights on how elements of Haier's approach might be applied to transform your own company or team.
Mirko came to SFBABAM in Nov 2022 and gave us an introduction to Scaling Agile Across Companies. This event is a deep dive on one case study. So, if you missed that session, catch up on the 4-episode podcast: https://munwaic.com/podcasts/the-next-stage-of-business-agility-scaling-agile-cross-companies/
About Mirko:
Mirko Kleiner is a Thought Leader in Lean-Agile Procurement, Serial Award Winner, International Speaker, Author, President of LAP Alliance, co-founder flowdays , Agile Enterprise Coach, and Certified Scrum@Scale Trainer“.
