In this episode of the Sooner, Safer, Happier podcast, host Jon Smart is joined by Willie Stegmann, CIO of Corporate IT Services at Vodafone Group, and Alena Keck, Head of Lean and Agile Center of Excellence at Vodafone. Together, they delve into the transformative journey of implementing Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) at Vodafone.

Discover how this telecommunications giant navigated the challenges of aligning strategic priorities across diverse markets, fostering a culture of co-creation, and driving meaningful change. Tune in to learn about the lessons learned, the importance of data-driven decision-making, and the role of leadership in fostering a culture of transparency and accountability.

Whether you're new to OKRs or looking to refine your approach, this episode offers valuable insights for organizations of all sizes.

It’s the Age of Digital and we’re all living in it. Sooner Safer Happier is a podcast orchestrated to help you on your unique journey to improving ways of working.

Hosted by Jon Smart, business agility practitioner, thought leader, coach, and author of Sooner Safer Happier. Jon is also the founder of the Enterprise Agility Leaders Network. Follow the podcast as Smart delves into conversation with business professionals and provides advice for a Ways of Working transformational journey.

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Listen to the ways of working changes that Atom Bank has gone through as told by Andy Sturrock, Chief Technology Officer.

It’s the Age of Digital and we’re all living in it. Sooner Safer Happier is a podcast orchestrated to help you on your unique journey to improving ways of working.

Hosted by Jon Smart, business agility practitioner, thought leader, coach, and author of Sooner Safer Happier. Jon is also the founder of the Enterprise Agility Leaders Network. Follow the podcast as Smart delves into conversation with business professionals and provides advice for a Ways of Working transformational journey.

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Listen to the ways of working changes that Suncorp has gone through as told by Lauren Lance, Executive General Manager Enterprise Delivery.

It’s the Age of Digital and we’re all living in it. Sooner Safer Happier is a podcast orchestrated to help you on your unique journey to improving ways of working.

Hosted by Jon Smart, business agility practitioner, thought leader, coach, and author of Sooner Safer Happier. Jon is also the founder of the Enterprise Agility Leaders Network. Follow the podcast as Smart delves into conversation with business professionals and provides advice for a Ways of Working transformational journey.

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Squads, Tribes, Chapters and Guilds at Spotify. The origin story with Joakim Sundén, someone who was in the room when deciding the language.

It’s the Age of Digital and we’re all living in it. Sooner Safer Happier is a podcast orchestrated to help you on your unique journey to improving ways of working.

Hosted by Jon Smart, business agility practitioner, thought leader, coach, and author of Sooner Safer Happier. Jon is also the founder of the Enterprise Agility Leaders Network. Follow the podcast as Smart delves into conversation with business professionals and provides advice for a Ways of Working transformational journey.

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Timestamps:

(00:01) - Intro

(3:15) - Empowered Teams (Spotify Model). Squads, Tribes, Chapters, and Guilds

(17:35) - Flexibility of Teams (Spotify Model). Autonomy and Alignment of Evolution

(28:30) - Leadership and Central PMOs. A change of conventional leadership

(33:20) - Top 10 Priorities/Strategies. Figuring out what needs to get done with company bets

(35:00) - Background to Guilds/Chapters. Understanding the terminology

(41:48) - Reporting Lines & Leadership Structure. Leadership within the Chapters

(53:58) - Cultures and Values . Incentivised Behavior to Empower

(1:01:50) - Lessons to Conclude. Applying the Model to Change

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Listen to the ways of working changes that UBS has gone through as told by Rob Berini, MD and Head of Digital Enablement.

It’s the Age of Digital and we’re all living in it. Sooner Safer Happier is a podcast orchestrated to help you on your unique journey to improving ways of working.

Hosted by Jon Smart, business agility practitioner, thought leader, coach, and author of Sooner Safer Happier. Jon is also the founder of the Enterprise Agility Leaders Network. Follow the podcast as Smart delves into conversation with business professionals and provides advice for a Ways of Working transformational journey.

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Listen to the ways of working changes that ABSA has gone through as told by Nick Manterfield, CIO of Corporate Bank and Group Payments.

It’s the Age of Digital and we’re all living in it. Sooner Safer Happier is a podcast orchastrated to help you on your unique journey to improving ways of working.

Hosted by Jon Smart, business agility practitioner, thought leader, coach, and author of Sooner Safer Happier. Jon is also the founder of the Enterprise Agility Leaders Network. Follow the podcast as Smart delves into conversation with business professionals and provides advice for a Ways of Working transformational journey.

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Listen to the ways of working changes that Swiss Re has gone through as told by Pravina Ladva, Chief Digital and Technology Officer and Executive Committee member.

It’s the Age of Digital and we’re all living in it. Sooner Safer Happier is a podcast orchestrated to help you on your unique journey to improving ways of working.

Hosted by Jon Smart, business agility practitioner, thought leader, coach, and author of Sooner Safer Happier. Jon is also the founder of the Enterprise Agility Leaders Network. Follow the podcast as Smart delves into conversation with business professionals and provides advice for a Ways of Working transformational journey.

Listen now to be at the front of change and ahead of the competition.

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Listen to the ways of working changes that HSBC has gone through as told by Chris Orson.

Note: This episode was recorded in October 2022.

It’s the Age of Digital and we’re all living in it. Sooner Safer Happier is a podcast orchastrated to help you on your unique journey to improving ways of working. 

Hosted by Jon Smart, business agility practitioner, thought leader, coach, and author of Sooner Safer Happier. Jon is also the founder of the Enterprise Agility Leaders Network. Follow the podcast as Smart delves into conversation with business professionals and provides advice for a Ways of Working transformational journey. 

Listen now to be at the front of change and ahead of the competition. 

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