Alain Vanderbeke Team Autonomy and Independence In modern organizational structures, the concepts of team autonomy and independence represent two fundamental yet distinct dimensions of team empowerment that work together to create effective, self-m... Autonomy Independence Jun 27, 2025
Alain Vanderbeke Beyond Work Introduction Our society stands at a crossroads where we must fundamentally reconsider our relationship with work[1]. For centuries, work has been elevated to the status of a moral value, deeply embed... Post-work Jun 20, 2025
Alain Vanderbeke Motivation and Staff Retention in Times of Economic Crisis Introduction The European economy has entered a phase of heightened uncertainty. According to Eurostat, the Euro area experienced stagnant GDP growth of just 0.1% in Q4 2024 , with inflation remaining... Jun 20, 2025
Alain Vanderbeke Agility: No Future The era of "good enough agile" is coming to an end, and the implications are more profound than most organizations realize. After two decades of theatrical performances disguised as agile transformati... Jun 7, 2025
Alain Vanderbeke Trust Without Naivety In a world where speed, complexity, and human interactions intertwine constantly, trust remains the cornerstone of effective collaboration and leadership. But how can we trust others without falling i... Sign of Recognition Trust May 20, 2025
Alain Vanderbeke Navigating Interdepartmental Cooperation and Team Collaboration Introduction In today's complex organizational landscapes, the interplay between interdepartmental cooperation and intra-team collaboration is pivotal. While these terms are often used interchangeably... Collaboration Cooperation May 16, 2025
Alain Vanderbeke From Vanity Metrics to Meaningful Goals In many organizations today, performance is still measured by quantity: hours logged, emails sent, meetings attended. These indicators—often called KPIs—offer a comforting illusion of control. But wit... Mobilization Monitoring Objective May 1, 2025
Alain Vanderbeke Monitoring Team Feelings 🧠 Why Emotional Monitoring Matters In a world where agile methodologies have become the norm, we often focus on velocity, backlog health, and burn-down charts to track progress. But what if we’re miss... Motivation Pride Satisfaction Trust Apr 21, 2025
Alain Vanderbeke Acknowledging Luck 🔍 Introduction: The Myth We All Believe In modern organizations, merit is sacred. Performance reviews, promotions, and even team rituals are structured around the belief that effort equals success. Bu... Meritocracy Apr 12, 2025
Alain Vanderbeke The Hidden Costs of Internal Client Relationships Introduction: The Illusion of Internal Efficiency We often assume that internal client relationships are simpler and smoother than external ones—after all, we work in the same organization, right? But... Collaboration Estimation Apr 6, 2025