Show Notes
"Strategy just gets in the way of us doing our job." - Jos de Blok, CEO of Buurtzorg
In this thought-provoking episode of the Humanizing Work Show, we examine a counterintuitive approach to leadership. While creating clarity through purpose, vision, and strategy is often crucial, sometimes the best leadership move is to step back.
We explore the case of Buurtzorg, a Dutch home healthcare provider that's challenging conventional leadership wisdom:
- When traditional purpose, vision, and strategy statements become unnecessary
- How Buurtzorg scaled to 10,000+ employees with minimal management oversight
- The power of intrinsic motivation in highly skilled professionals
- Applying the Theory of Constraints to identify true leadership priorities
Is your organization's primary constraint really a lack of purpose? Or are there more immediate barriers to success? Join us as we unpack this intriguing case study and discuss insights that could refine your approach to leadership.
This episode offers valuable perspectives for executives, team leads, and anyone interested in organizational dynamics and effective leadership.
Listen now to gain fresh insights on organizational success drivers.
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