{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Leading Change Conversations","title":"Applying start-up agility principles to your corporate environment","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1822,"description":"In this episode, Ulrike and her guest, Poorya Amini, delve into the complexities of managing a start-up's agility and how these insights can be applied to handling change and instability in your organization. Tune in to hear Ulrike and Poorya's full conversation and learn how to apply start-up agility principles to your corporate environment.\nKey Insights:\nFlexibility Over Rigidity:Keeping the initial idea in mind is important, but sticking to it at all costs won't yield the best results.Stay flexible and be willing to pivot to bring more promising ideas to life.\nEmbracing Trial and Error:Expect pushback on your proposals; it’s a normal part of developing or delivering the best product or work.Mentally prepare yourself and your team to understand that pushback is not a personal attack.\nRedefining Success:In a volatile environment, demands change regularly. Thus, success should be redefined.Understand that success is the journey itself; learning from errors is a form of success.\nValuing Negative Feedback:Treat negative feedback as a valuable asset.Use the perspectives and experiences shared by others to grow yourself and improve your product.\nAdaptive Communication:Tailor your communication to fit the personalities of your team members.Recognize who needs more background information or data to feel secure enough to embrace change.\nSmall Team Dynamics in Larger Organizations:Even if you lead a large team, focus on your direct reports as if they were a small team.Communicate openly, frequently, and authentically with them to leverage their multiplier effect.\nEncouraging Open Dialogue:Admit when you are wrong and encourage your team to speak up and challenge your ideas.Value the input of critical minds to arrive at the best solutions together.\nPermanent Exchange and Active Listening:Engage in constant exchange, listen carefully, and encourage others to voice their opinions.Even with limited time, this practice helps avoid unnecessary work and potential mistakes.\nOne...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/NZsgoWW3F81FDxfSZ3UJMEOSGbAMCgwzJodLi6I0nEA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ1ODgyLzE2OTY2/ODMyNjUtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}