In this episode, we delve into a compelling conversation with Klaas Ariaans, the Director of Consumer Clients at ABN AMRO. At the helm of the 3.500 employee office organization within the bank, Klaas oversees a division undergoing rapid evolution. He spearheaded two pivotal transformations: firstly, through Personal Banking, digital interactions have taken on a deeply personalized dimension. Secondly, we've eliminated management by an astonishing 95%, ushering in a new era of self-organization. Join us as we distill lessons from six years of digital and cultural metamorphosis into a captivating 45-minute dialogue.

In this episode, we're inspired by the journey of Beetroot, a Swedish-Ukrainian company founded by students Andreas Flodström and Gustav Henman in 2012. From a humble backpack startup, Beetroot grew into a global tech ecosystem, all while staying true to its roots as a social enterprise. But their story doesn't end there. Amidst conflict in their homeland, Beetroot rose to the challenge, showcasing resilience, compassion, and innovation.

For the past ten years Stuart has been working with investment and legal firms on a new framework for sustainable Total Stakeholder Value creation. In this episode, we discuss Responsible Capitalism and the relation between tangible business value outcomes like PnL or shareholder value and investments in well-being, environment, safety, trust, diversity, etc.

In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary story of how a single LinkedIn post paved the way for raising 2 million euros and the establishment of a transparent booking platform poised to challenge the dubious practices prevalent in the realm of booking.com.

Links mentioned during the conversation

• Steward-ownership Patagonia:
  https://medium.com/@purpose_network/the-patagonia-structure-in-the-context-of-steward-ownership-e9db3d260dc6
• Niels Blog about Steward Ownership (dutch)
  https://www.deondernemer.nl/blog/steward-ownership-is-voor-ondernemers-die-meer-willen-doen-dan-alleen-geld-verdienen-voor-aandeelhouders~08eda50
• Book 'Companies of the future' (dutch)
  https://www.managementboek.nl/boek/9789047017226/toekomstbedrijven-gijsbert-koren`
• Documentary on Steward Ownership (Dutch)
  https://www.vpro.nl/programmas/tegenlicht/kijk/afleveringen/2019-2020/goed-geld-verdienen.html

In this episode, we explain why we created the Unbossers Network, how you can leverage the collective power of this network for the value and the benefit of your people and your organization.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of being joined by Delia Mensitieri, a distinguished clinical psychologist and a leading expert in the realm of diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Join us as we delve into insightful discussions on fostering a more inclusive and diverse work environment. You'll gain valuable perspectives and learn how to create a truly equitable and empowering space for all.

In this episode, we're joined by Lizzie Penny and Alex Hirst, co-founders of WorkStyleRevolution.com and Hoxby. They share their insights on how work styles are evolving, and discuss the future of work in the context of changing technology and societal trends. Tune in to learn more about their innovative approach to helping individuals and organizations thrive in the modern workplace.

This episode is a conversation with Nico Moleman, founder & ceo of the steward-owned organization BuurtzorgT. They are active in psychiatric care and offer care at home instead of admissions for people with severe psychiatric disorders. They are proving in the field this prevents powerlessness and increases the chances of recovery at home.

Nico and I zoom in:

• The first chaotic two years of the journey to self-management
• Why and how they had to adapt the Buurtzorg framework for self-management
• Why they made BuurtzorgT a steward owned company which is a legal structure that makes the people in the company owner of the company
• But also very operational stuff like how the planning process in a self-managing care organization works