Conflict Managed

Ep 119, Workplace Conflict: Unmasking Hidden Logic

Dennis Stevens · August 13, 2024

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Ep 119, Workplace Conflict: Unmasking Hidden Logic — Dennis Stevens

Podcast: Conflict Managed

August 13, 2024

This week on Conflict Managed we welcome Dennis Stevens, Executive Leader, Entrepreneur and Founder of OrgWright. Join us as we discuss: 🎯Achieving cohesion among colleagues throughout an organization 🎯Organizational design 🎯Understanding competition within organizations…

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Key topicsCreating Conditions for Organizational AdaptabilityDennis can discuss the four key conditions vital for fostering a culture of adaptability: Informed Awareness, Coherence, Purposeful Direction, and Strategic Empowerment. He will explain how Informed Awareness helps organizations make decisions based on robust, shared insights, and the importance of Coherence in ensuring all parts of the organization work cohesively towards unified goals. Additionally, Dennis will highlight how Purposeful Direction and Strategic Empowerment enable faster responses and greater innovation, sharing real-world examples from his experience where these conditions led to successful transformations. Navigating AI Integration in BusinessDennis can address the challenges and opportunities that AI brings to various industries and how leaders can effectively integrate AI into their organizational structures. He will explain the dual promise and challenge of AI-enhancing efficiency and innovation while necessitating fundamental changes in organizational structures. Dennis will discuss the impact of AI on industries like financial services and healthcare, using examples such as real-time fraud detection and improved diagnostic accuracy, and provide actionable strategies for leaders to align technological advancements with organizational change, including ethical considerations and regulatory challenges associated with AI adoption. Leadership in the Age of Digital DisruptionDennis can emphasize the evolving role of leaders in creating and sustaining adaptable organizations amidst rapid technological advancements. He will explain how leaders can transition from traditional command roles to facilitators and coaches, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability. Dennis will highlight the importance of a strategic approach to leadership that involves designing organizations for effective delegation and structured collaboration, sharing insights on how to maintain strategic alignment within a rapidly evolving environment. Drawing from his extensive experience in organizational leadership, he will discuss the significance of cultivating robust internal capabilities in change leadership and organizational design to navigate the challenges of digital disruption effectively. View all topics →

About Dennis Stevens

Expert in Organizational Adaptability, AI Integration, and Agile Transformation

30+ years Tech & leadership experience150+ firms Transformation model scaledU.S. Marines Military serviceCo-founder LeadingAgile

Dennis Stevens is a visionary leader and seasoned consultant with over three decades of experience at the intersection of technology innovation and organizational leadership. Beginning his career in the United States Marine Corps, Dennis honed an appreciation for what can be accomplished with well-formed teams, clarity of purpose, and effective leadership. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to found multiple companies, including Responsive Software Solutions, Synaptus, and Knowledge in Process, where he integrated software solutions with business strategies and spearheaded significant business transformation initiatives.

In 2011, Dennis co-founded LeadingAgile, where he solidified his reputation for innovative problem-solving and scalable business solutions. He led over 150 transformations, demonstrating his ability to drive sustainable and meaningful organizational changes. His pioneering work in Agile transformations and AI integration has positioned him as a thought leader in creating resilient and adaptable organizations.

Dennis' latest venture, OrgWright, founded in 2024, focuses on guiding organizations through the rapidly evolving digital landscape. OrgWright's mission is to build leadership teams that craft dynamic organizations, enhancing adaptability and strategic execution. Dennis has identified four key conditions vital for fostering a culture of adaptability: Informed Awareness, Coherence, Purposeful Direction, and Strategic Empowerment. These principles, grounded in his extensive experience and management literature, ensure that organizations not only adapt to changes but lead in innovation and strategic execution.

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About this episode

This week on Conflict Managed we welcomeDennis Stevens, Executive Leader, Entrepreneur and Founder of OrgWright.

Join us as we discuss:

🎯Achieving cohesion among colleagues throughout an organization

🎯Organizational design

🎯Understanding competition within organizations

🎯Clarity in work

🎯The ladder of inference

🎯Addressing the ‘frozen middle’

Dennis Stevens is a seasoned consultant and visionary leader with over 30 years of experience at the nexus of technology innovation and organizational leadership. Starting his career in the US Marine Corps, Dennis honed an appreciation for what can be accomplished with well-formed teams, clarity of purpose, and effective leadership. His entrepreneurial journey includes founding several companies that helped organizations accelerate business strategies by aligning emergent software solutions with organizational design and change management, driving significant transformations.

In 2011, Dennis co-founded LeadingAgile, where he became renowned for innovative problem-solving and scalable business solutions. He led over 150 transformations, establishing himself as a thought leader in Agile and AI integration, fostering resilient and adaptable organizations. His latest venture, OrgWright, launched in 2024, focuses on guiding organizations through digital evolution by building leadership teams adept at crafting dynamic organizations. Dennis emphasizes four critical conditions—Informed Awareness, Coherence, Purposeful Direction, and Strategic Empowerment—to cultivate adaptability and strategic execution, grounded in his extensive consulting and management experience.

Dennis is not just a consultant, but a sought-after speaker, known for his insights into organizational transformation, executive buy-in, and the future of work in the era of AI. His approach, which underscores the role of executive leadership in scaling adaptability and fostering innovation, makes him an authoritative voice in the field.

Conflict Managed is produced by Third Party Workplace Conflict Restoration Services and hosted by Merry Brown.

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