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Listen "#29 Catherine the Great’s Transformation Dilemma - Enlightenment Series III"
Episode Synopsis
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.
Timestamp:
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
Timestamp:
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
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