Janka Krings-Klebe

Why Management Never Had Its Humboldt Yet Most contemporary management conversations begin with symptoms. Leaders speak of transformation fatigue, innovation theatre, declining engagement, brittle supply chains, slow decision-making, and a gr...

Management is stuck in a 17th-century mindset while the world has moved on. What if the reason so many orgs fail isn’t execution but the very logic we use to understand them? #Leadership #OrgDesign #SystemsThinking

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Episode 6 - Stairway to Accountability - co-shift GmbH In episode 6, Spark and Primus climb the Stairway to Accountability. Joined by Complicarius, a historian of compliance labyrinths, and Vee, a champion of antifragile governance, they unravel how organ...

Compliance suffocates innovation. Voluntary commitments outperform enforced rules and reputation can carry more weight than audits. From tomato processors without bosses to digital backbones that make promises visible, we show how governance can be a living asset.
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How Singles’ Day rewrites strategy - Dialogue Review Rapid and unpredictable change in ... Read more

Rapid and unpredictable change in the business environment creates plentiful opportunities – but seizing them requires a new approach to strategic planning.
Read our latest piece for Duke Dialogue Review.

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Episode 5 - Highway to the Data Zone - co-shift GmbH In episode 5, Spark and Primus step onto the Highway to the Data Zone. With Coordina, architect of modular workflow libraries, and Flowchart Freddy, a nostalgic hologram from the era of sacred swimlan...

If you thought process management was about drawing the perfect flowchart and locking it in forever, buckle up. Episode 5 may shake a few binders off the shelf.
Join us as old-school flowcharts meet adaptive ecosystems.
#AntifragileOrganization

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Episode 4 - Mission Unpossible - co-shift GmbH In episode 4, Spark and Primus tackle a delicate topic: leadership without authority. Joined by Emergentia, master of self-organizing systems, and LegacyBot 2.0, a recovering hierarchy addict, they un...

In episode 4 of our #botcast, Spark & Primus tackle leadership without authority. Joined by by 2 guests they unpack how #AntifragileOrganizations lead without bosses, budgets, or brass nameplates.

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Transitioning to the Age of Value Creation: The Role Of Entrepreneurship | LinkedIn Join us on LinkedIn Live with Steve Denning, Janka Krings-Klebe, and James Enock as we explore the shifting role of entrepreneurship in driving systemic value across organizations and economies. This...

Thrilled to be speaking alongside Steve Denning and James Enock on August 28th.
We’ll dive into how #entrepreneurship is shifting from “launching startups” to driving systemic #valuecreation in every kind of organization.

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Governance without Managers

Organizations are experimenting with self-management and flatter hierarchies. But the real challenge is to rethink how we coordinate, make sense, and hold ourselves accountable.
#AntifragileOrganization #ManagementSummit
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Episode 3 - Digital Encounters of the Third Kind - co-shift GmbH In episode 3, Spark and Primus get delightfully weird, going beyond corporate comfort zones. What actually happens when organizations ditch the old, bureaucratic innovation funnel and let decentralize...

What actually happens when organizations ditch the old, bureaucratic innovation funnel and let decentralized teams, real-time feedback, and a digital backbone drive the action?
#AntifragileOrganization #Innovation

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Episode 2 - I Can’t Get No Transformation - co-shift GmbH In episode 2, Primus and Spark are joined by digital experts Dr. Algorithmus and Innovidia to tackle why so many digital initiatives end in disappointment or, as Spark puts it, a “digital backache”.

Automating what you already do isn’t transformation. It’s only a faster déjà vu. Episode 2 of our #FutureproofBotcast explores what it takes to build a genuinely antifragile organization, that learns, pivots, and thrives in complexity.

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Episode 1 - The Uncertainty Games - co-shift GmbH In episode 1, Primus and Spark sit down with their guests Professor Lexicon and LegacyBot2.0 to discuss why and when management practices finally turned away from hierarchical delusions of control and...

Excited to announce the launch of our very first podcast episode:
Futureproof: The Uncertainty Games.
Smart stories and a good dose of sci-fi humor how orgs really change. If you’ve ever wished transformation was a little less serious, more fun, this one’s for you.
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Tired of status‑meetings & buzzword bingo?
Meet our upcoming ‘Futureproof Botcast’: AI‑hosted, sharp, and hilariously human takes on antifragile orgs & chaos-ready work culture. Tune in, rethink transformation (no slide decks required!):
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Thanks @netjmc.bsky.social for having me on your podcast. The conversation on antifragility, moving beyond best practices, and embracing ecosystems over hierarchies is so relevant right now. Excited to see how these ideas spark more discussion.

Hierarchies crack in complexity. Ecosystems learn, adapt, and outperform. That’s antifragility at scale.
#AntifragileOrganization #BusinessEcosystems

It’s here.
Our book „The Antifragile Organization: From Hierarchies to Ecosystems“ is out.
A lens, not a framework.
A book built from 20+ years of transformation.

Out now.
#BookRelease #AntifragileOrganization

We hear it all the time: “We just need to scale the best practice.”
But what if those best practices are outdated, fragile, or just not adequate?
In complexity, uniformity becomes a liability. That’s why diversity is not just ethical – it’s strategic. It provides options.

You made it through the crisis. But did you get better?
Autonomy is nothing without accountability. Antifragile orgs balance both.

#AntifragileOrganization

What if your company isn’t a machine to optimize, but an ecosystem to tune? Part 2 explores what it means to build a biz that grows more adaptive – not by tightening controls, but by distributing agency and aligning through purpose.
#AntifragileOrganization
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This week, we’re sharing a short article series with the Global Peter Drucker Forum.
When old models stop working and the new ones are not yet formed, we tend to what feels familiar. But what if that instinct keeps us from seeing what’s emerging?
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The future may not belong to those who plan best, but to those who listen best.
Some thoughts on #ecosystem intelligence, and how it’s quietly reshaping the way we build.

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Knowing what to do ≠ being able to move.
Antifragile orgs don’t resist disruption – they move with it. That’s the shift.
Our book „The Antifragile Organization“ will be out May 15.

For those ready to move with change – not just talk about it.

#Antifragility #Transformation

Constant crisis mode isn’t leadership – it’s survival. We wrote our upcoming book “The Antifragile Organization“ to help orgs move from firefighting to real adaptability.
#Leadership #Complexity

Organizations keep searching for ways to boost engagement. But what if the real issue isn’t engagement at all, but how we structure work itself?
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Beyond the Marble Arch – Where Culture Really Happens The values and culture of a company are not defined by the hollow statements engraved in marble at the entrance. You can write anything on the walls: “Respect,” “Transparency,” “Accountability.

Culture is not what’s written in mission statements or engraved in marble at the entrance. It’s what happens when no one is watching. The real test is the organizations reaction when someone challenges the unspoken rules.
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The Collapse of Control For decades, traditional management approaches operated under the assumption that companies were neatly enclosed systems, places where precise planning and rigorous control could yield predictable out...

Rigid hierarchies and predictable planning once promised security. Today, they’re crumbling under relentless change and digital connectivity. My latest article explores why traditional frameworks are failing and how new forms of leadership are taking shape.
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Haier’s Evolution Toward an Ecosystem of Ecosystems: Reflections from the RenDanHeYi Model Forum 2024 - Business Ecosystem Alliance Haier, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, has long been recognized for its innovative organizational models.

My reflection on how Haier is transforming its business strategy to foster collaborative #ecosystems. It’s addressing complex challenges such as smart cities and IoT integration by breaking down traditional barriers and building permeable ecosystems.
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Deeply saddened to hear of Charles Handy's passing. His wisdom and insights have profoundly influenced so many, and his legacy will undoubtedly continue to inspire generations to come.

Leading For The Future: Disorder, Trauma, Growth New research indicates that speaking of organizational transformation without including its impact on top management can be hazardous to the individuals involved.

This is a profoundly different way to think about leaders & leadership: leaders as creators of chaos; leaders who are able to learn from chaotic experiences & grow as a result; leadership as a contact sport; and one that is inherently personal.

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Great piece, love it. Your insights into navigating disorder and trauma while fostering growth truly resonate.

Haier’s Evolution Toward an Ecosystem of Ecosystems: Reflections from the RenDanHeYi Model Forum 2024 - Business Ecosystem Alliance Haier, a global leader in consumer electronics and home appliances, has long been recognized for its innovative organizational models.

My reflection on how Haier is transforming its business strategy to foster collaborative #ecosystems. It’s addressing complex challenges such as smart cities and IoT integration by breaking down traditional barriers and building permeable ecosystems.
business-ecosystem-alliance.org/2024/11/22/h...

Ecosystems demand a new way of leading As we move into an era of highly interconnected business ecosystems, traditional notions of leadership rooted in hierarchy and centralized authority are becoming increasingly irrelevant. As informatio...

As businesses become more interconnected, hierarchical #leadership models are giving way to a dynamic, emergent form. It enables participants to navigate complexity collectively, rapidly adapt, and foster innovation by tapping into diverse ideas and experiences.
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