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In this Org Design Podcast episode from the Organizational Design Festival 2024, Chris Worley shares his fascinating journey in organizational design. We explore the common signs of org design issues, the importance of strategy in effective org design, and the challenges of power and politics in implementation. Chris emphasizes the significance of curiosity, trust-building, and the role of leaders in fostering psychological safety during organizational change. Tune in for insightful stories, practical advice, and a deep dive into the art and science of creating well-structured, adaptive organizations.

00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome
00:00:36 - Chris Worley's Background and Journey
00:03:33 - Importance of Organizational Design
00:04:56 - Challenges in Implementing Change
00:06:42 - Incremental vs. Radical Change
00:10:23 - The Future of Continuous Transformation
00:13:15 - Psychological Safety in Change
00:14:32 - Overcoming Resistance to Change
00:19:46 - The Need for Strategic Agility
00:22:45 - Building an Agile Organization
00:24:53 - The Role of AI in Organizational Design
00:27:48 - Future Scenarios and Prompt Engineering
00:30:02 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information

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