Listen "A Tale of Two Change Models Part I: The Uncanny Valley of Theory X"
Episode Synopsis
Theory X organisations don't trust their people - or do they? To be agile we have to move our organisations to a Theory Y model with empowerment and autonomy - or do we? Organisational change has to be painful - or does it? And what does all this have to do with creepy robots?
SHOW LINKS:
- Theory X and Theory Y: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_X_and_Theory_Y
- J Jonah Jameson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhDBWiTfNCU
- The Uncanny Valley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncanny_valley
- The Uncanny Valley of A Functional Organization: https://stratechery.com/2013/the-uncanny-valley-of-a-functional-organization/
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SHOW LINKS:
- Theory X and Theory Y: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_X_and_Theory_Y
- J Jonah Jameson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhDBWiTfNCU
- The Uncanny Valley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncanny_valley
- The Uncanny Valley of A Functional Organization: https://stratechery.com/2013/the-uncanny-valley-of-a-functional-organization/
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Also, if you'd like to leave us a review on iTunes (or just like and subscribe), you'll find us here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/troubleshooting-agile/id1327456890?mt=2
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