Leading Complexity

In episode 18 of the Leading Complexity Podcast, hosts Tomas Björkholm and Michael Göthe engage with Stephen Bungay, strategist, author, and expert on strategy execution, best known for his book The Art of Action. Throughout the conversation, Tomas and Michael highlight and clarify key concepts, as Stephen unpacks his framework for bridging the gap between strategy and execution, especially in com...

In episode 17 of the Leading Complexity Podcast, hosts Tomas Björkholm and Michael Göthe sit down with Matthew Skelton, co-author of Team Topologies. This insightful conversation delves into how organizations can adapt in today’s complex and fast-evolving environment. Tomas and Michael guide listeners through key parts of the interview, highlighting Skelton’s expertise on team structures, organiza...

In this episode, hosts Tomas Björkholm and Michael Göthe engage with Petra Wille, renowned product leadership coach and author of "Strong Product People" and "Strong Product Communities". Through a compelling discussion, they dive into Petra’s insights on what makes product management “the best job on the planet” and the essential elements for building a resilient product culture. Tomas and Michae...

In this episode of "Leading Complexity", Tomas Björkholm and Michael Göthe dive into an inspiring conversation with Jos de Blok, founder and CEO of Buurtzorg, a groundbreaking community care organization from the Netherlands. Known for its revolutionary self-organizing model, Buurtzorg has transformed healthcare by empowering nurses to deliver personalized care free from complex bureaucracy. Tomas...

In this episode of the Leading Complexity podcast, hosts Tomas Björkholm and Michael Göthe interview Joe Justice, a pioneer in Agile hardware development. Joe has led Agile practices at major companies such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, Tesla, and Toyota, and he founded Wikispeed, a car manufacturing company focused on creating the most energy-efficient road-legal car. In the interview, Jo...

In this episode of the Leading Complexity podcast, Tomas Björkholm and Michael Göthe interview Dave Snowden, the founder of the Cynefin framework, a decision-making model designed to help leaders navigate complexity. Dave shares insights on how complexity is an inherent part of the world and why traditional management tools are insufficient for addressing it. The conversation explores the importan...

In this episode of the Leading Complexity video podcast, Tomas Björkholm and Michael Göthe interview Nand Kishore Chaudhary (NKC) , a renowned social entrepreneur and the founder of Jaipur Rugs. NKC shares the inspiring journey of how he transformed a small business with two looms and nine weavers into a global brand, empowering 40,000 artisans across India. The hosts highlight NKC's unique busine...

In this episode of the Leading Complexity video podcast, Tomas Björkholm and Michael Göthe dive into an insightful conversation with Henrik Kniberg, renowned for his influential books Scrum and XP from the Trenches and Lean from the Trenches. Henrik shares his deep expertise in navigating organizational complexity and highlights key leadership lessons from his extensive experience at companies lik...

In this episode of the Leading Complexity podcast, hosts Tomas Björkholm and Michael Göthe dive into a conversation with Sonja Blignaut, creator of the Waysfinder framework. Sonja explains how her framework helps leaders navigate complexity by fostering situational awareness and embracing multiple potential pathways forward. Throughout the episode, Tomas and Michael highlight key concepts such as...

In this episode of the *Leading Complexity* video podcast, hosts Tomas Björkholm and Michael Göthe dive into an insightful conversation with Kent Beck, a renowned figure in software development and the creator of eXtreme Programming. Kent shares his experiences and thoughts on leadership, complexity, and the four factors model, explaining how interdependencies, variation, states, and irreversibili...

In this episode of the Leading Complexity video podcast, hosts Tomas Björkholm and Michael Göthe interview Simon Wardley, the creator of Wardley Mapping. Wardley Mapping is a powerful tool for visualizing value chains and enabling strategic conversations about organizational complexity. Throughout the interview, Wardley shares the origins of his mapping method and its value in helping businesses n...

In this episode, hosts Tomas Björkholm and Michael Göthe sit down with Annika Steiber, a renowned researcher in innovation management and author of influential books like The Google Model and Leadership for a Digital World . Annika shares her insights on how management must evolve in response to technological advancements, globalization, and sustainability challenges. She discusses the critical ne...

In this episode, Tomas and Michael interview Gary Hamel, one of the most influential and iconoclastic business thinkers of our time. Gary shares his revolutionary ideas on modern management, emphasizing the need to move beyond outdated bureaucratic structures. He discusses how empowering teams with business literacy, financial stakes, and a deep understanding of their operating context can unlock...

In this episode, Tomas Björkholm and Michael Göthe, are excited to talk with Woody Zuill, the creator of mob programming, now known as software teaming. Woody shares how collaborative teamwork can transform problem-solving in complex environments. Let’s dive into our conversation with Woody and discover how to lead your organization more effectively in a fast-changing world.

Join Tomas Björkholm and Michael Göthe as they dive into an insightful conversation with Bonitta Roy, followed by their thoughtful reflections on her wisdom. Bonnitta Roy is an international award-winning author, presenter, and trainer. She is the creator of the OPO – Open Participatory Organization and Founder of APP Associates International (now C-LABS). She is the author of the popular medium p...

Michael Göthe and Tomas Björkholm are listening to the interview with Erin Meyer and reflects on the content. Erin Meyer, the co-author of “No Rules Rules”, explores how a strong, dilemma-solving culture has been key to Netflix’s success.

Michael Göthe and Tomas Björkholm are listening to an interview with Peter Block and give their reflections on what Peter calls Leader as a Convener. Peter is partner at Designed Learning, a training company that offers workshops designed to build the skills outlined in his books. His books include Flawless Consulting, Stewardship, The Answer to How Is Yes, Community, The Abundant Community, and A...

Michael Göthe and Tomas Björkholm listen to an interview with Esther Derby, a well-known thought leader within the Agile community, and give their reflections on the content.