Martin Danoesastro: What are you willing to give up to change the way we work?

The video discusses the need for a new way of working in today's fast-paced world, drawing parallels between bird synchrony and organizational alignment. It shares a bank's transformation journey inspired by innovative companies like Google and Spotify, emphasizing the importance of small autonomous teams. The speaker highlights the challenges of implementing change, the necessity of behavioral shifts, and the evolving role of middle management. The video concludes with a call to action, urging organizations to embrace change and prepare for the future.

What is the main reason the speaker compares a flock of birds to modern organizations?

• To illustrate the beauty of nature

• To emphasize the need for a single leader

• To highlight the importance of alignment and autonomy

• To show how birds can fly faster than humans

What was the primary goal of the bank's digital transformation?

• To create more PowerPoint presentations

• To reduce the number of meetings

• To simplify and make their offerings more intuitive

• To increase the number of employees

What organizational model did the bank find inspiring during their visit to innovative companies?

• A model focused on increasing bureaucracy

• A model with a single decision-maker

• A model based on small autonomous teams

• A strict hierarchical model

What was the key question posed by the host that challenged the bank's team?

• Who is your CEO?

• What are you willing to give up?

• How many employees do you have?

• What is your annual revenue?

What is necessary for teams to be fast, flexible, and creative according to the speaker?

• Increased number of meetings

• Empowerment and autonomy

• Strict adherence to rules

• More hierarchical levels

What is a significant challenge in creating alignment within an organization?

• Excessive funding

• Too many leaders

• Lack of technology

• Open and transparent communication

How did the role of middle managers change in the new organizational model?

• They were expected to become player coaches

• They focused solely on administrative tasks

• They were eliminated entirely

• They became more hierarchical

What was one of the outcomes of the new organizational model in terms of product releases?

• Releases happened once a year

• Releases were canceled

• Releases occurred every few weeks

• Releases were delayed

What feeling does the speaker describe when walking through the halls of transformed companies?

• A sense of chaos

• A feeling of a large startup

• A sense of boredom

• A feeling of confusion

What is the ultimate question the speaker poses to the audience regarding change?

• What will you gain?

• What are you willing to give up?

• When will the change happen?

• Who will lead the change?