Meridian Point

Cultural Archeology: Unearthing Ancient Patterns for Modern Innovation

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Join us for a fascinating conversation with Andreas Wittler, Scrum Master at Atruvia AG and owner of 6e Consulting, as we explore how anthropological insights can transform organizational resilience. Andreas shares how understanding universal "rudiments" of human collaboration helps teams navigate disruption, drawing parallels between historical patterns and modern challenges.

We'll discuss how he turned pandemic career setbacks into global networking opportunities and discover why thinking like an anthropologist might be the key to successful organizational transformation in today's rapidly changing landscape.

What You'll Discover:

  • The concept of collaboration "rudiments" - universal patterns that transcend cultural boundaries
  • How different listening styles impact innovation and team dynamics
  • Andreas' inspiring journey of building global connections during the pandemic
  • What Margaret Mead's immersive anthropology approach teaches us about organizational change
  • Why letting go of outdated practices is so difficult for organizations
  • The current state of Agile and what's missing in most implementations
  • How AI is transforming our work and creating new opportunities
  • Fascinating historical patterns that can inform modern innovation approaches

    • Join Us As We Explore:

    • What pirate societies from the 1570s can teach us about innovation and organizational structures
    • Why the retrospective might be the most underrated agile practice
    • The surprising pattern of how long it takes for innovations to become mainstream
    • What it means to approach organizational transformation as an anthropologist
    • How AI is freeing us to focus on more creative and innovative work

      • Connect with Andreas Wittler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaswittler/

      Resources We'll Mention:

      • Margaret Mead's "Coming of Age in Samoa"
      • The OODA Loop concept by John Boyd
      • Historical accounts of pirate societies and their governance structures

        • Don't miss this enlightening conversation about finding ancient wisdom to solve modern organizational challenges!

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