As the third of the Enlightenment Series, we talk about Catherine the Great’s partial adoption of Enlightenment ideals and the challenges of transforming entrenched systems. Modern organizations face similar struggles when introducing agile methodologies without altering legacy operating models. Both highlight the importance of systemic change to enable meaningful progress.

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00:00:37 Intro

00:01:06 Russia before Catherine the Great

00:02:44 Catherine the Great

00:04:03 The Incompatibility Problem

00:05:23 Lessons for Modern Organizations

00:06:22 HR Operating Models

00:07:05 Catherine's Alternative Options

00:07:50 Closing thoughts