
Leading the Cyborg
Leading in a modern digital organization
Price
899€
Duration
2 Half-days
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Purpose and Background
In almost every organization, two distinct behavior patterns coexist: "mechanistic" and "organic", Mechanistic systems rely on rigid structures, clear hierarchies, and predictable processes, offering stability and efficiency. Organic systems, in contrast, are dynamic, adaptive, and human-driven, managing complexity through creativity, non-linear interactions, and rapid learning.
Many organizations lean heavily on mechanistic approaches, often missing the opportunity to leverage the innovative and resilient qualities of organic dynamics.
The purpose of this training is to help leaders recognize and balance these two modes of behavior. By understanding when to leverage structured, mechanistic approaches and when to foster organic, adaptive dynamics, leaders can drive innovation while maintaining stability. Grounded in systemic thinking, participants will gain insights into interpreting organizational patterns, managing complexity, addressing apparent paradoxes, and making informed decisions to inspire their teams and thrive in today’s fast-paced digital world.
What you will learn
You will
Understand the interplay between mechanistic and organic organizational dynamics.
Develop systemic thinking skills to analyze and address business challenges.
Learn to navigate leadership dualities and paradoxes effectively.
Enhance ability to foster innovation while ensuring operational stability.
Apply learned principles to real-world organizational scenarios.
Training Details and Agenda
In this immersive 1-day training, blending theory with practical exercises, we introduce you to the concepts of organics and dynamics in organizations. You will learn that every organization is at least partially organic with complex and at times indeterminate behaviors, and how recognizing and leveraging these aspects can improve business results and organizational resilience.
In two interactive modules, we look at typical areas of an organization where a purely mechanistic approach reaches its limits and how they could benefit from a perspective that considers both mechanistic and organic aspects, and address how leaders can harness this additional viewpoint to successfully create change.
Module 1: The Organization as a Cyborg
• Organic and mechanistic parts of an organization
• Leading the Cyborg
• Systemic thinking part I (Introduction and principles)
Module 2: Systems and Complexity
• Systemic Thinking Part II (Leadership and Business)
• Handling Dualities and Paradoxes
• Practical Exercise with a real-life example