Book tip: New Work Needs Inner Work

In ‘New Work Needs Inner Work’ by Bettina Rollow and Joana Breidenbach, a fascinating concept is presented: The true transformation to an agile organisation starts from within.

The authors emphasise that it is not enough to change external structures – rather, organisations and teams must be internally mature in order to meet the challenges of New Work.

The book shows that maturity in this context means being ready for self-reflection, self-organisation and taking responsibility. Practical strategies and case studies are presented to inspire readers to start their inner work and create a culture of trust and innovation.

Who is this book for?

This book is for people who work in organisations and groups and are interested in growing professionally, becoming more effective and satisfied and better able to deal with challenges.

Why is it worth investing in a corporate culture?

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Megatrends

The areas of application of megatrends >>

Vision

The vision clearly aligns the organisation with the future, navigates through change and provides orientation and support. Understanding future-oriented trends can support you in developing a timely vision.

Strategy

The strategy comprises the successful positioning of the organisation and the development of new future markets that can be uncovered with the help of megatrends.

Innovation

Megatrends are important for developing new products and services at the cutting edge – and therefore crucial for innovation as a whole.

Communication

Understanding megatrends helps to speak a common language with customers and understand their needs – this allows corporate communication to be adapted in a targeted manner.

Promoting transparency in teams: Elephants, Dead Fish & Vomit >

Elephants

Obvious but unpleasant topics that are in the air and that nobody wants to talk about. Addressing these helps to avoid misunderstandings and create clarity.

Dead Fish

Past issues or conflicts that have been discussed but not resolved. These need to be identified and buried in order to eliminate negative emotions and tensions in the team.

Vomit

The expression of frustrations or negative feelings that have built up. This allows team members to voice their concerns and complaints without fear of repercussions, which clarifies and strengthens the team dynamic.