Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # WOW - WAYS OF WORKING ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://wow-waysofworking.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [People own what they (co)create](https://wow-waysofworking.com/people-own-what-the-cocreate/) - “In today’s rapidly-changing business climate, people at all levels of the organization are of necessity in decision-making roles, simply because it’s not possible for managers to anticipate all the possibilities that the people in their organizations might face. Hence, in order for work to get done, everyone needs to think about the work they do, - [Wicked Problems: Treating Complex Projects as Simple Makes Them Chaotic](https://wow-waysofworking.com/wicked-problems-treating-complex-projects-as-simple-makes-them-chaotic/) - “The vast majority of current project, programme, and portfolio management processes focus on “simple” systems. We assume that we can follow a staged and deterministic process by defining requirements, investigating alternative solutions, evaluating solutions, and implementing them. The reality, however, is characterised by “wicked problems”—complex projects where true requirements are unknown (or unknowable) before the - [Complexity revisited](https://wow-waysofworking.com/complexity-revisited/) - “The whole system of strategic choice, goal setting and choosing actions to reach the given goals in a controlled way depends on predictability. The problem is that this familiar foundation for management practice cannot explain the reality we face. Almost daily, we experience the inability of leaders to choose what happens to them, to their - [Not pretending to know the answers](https://wow-waysofworking.com/not-pretending-to-know-the-answers/) - “Around cabinet and boardroom tables across the world, there’s a familiar dynamic. Recommendations and data are shared, and, ultimately, decisions have to be made. Those around the table, …, did not get to these positions by saying ‘I don’t know’ or ‘I’m not sure’. Leadership needs to be shown. … Those who have worked in - [Increase Your Team's Motivation Five-Fold](https://wow-waysofworking.com/increase-your-teams-motivation-five-fold/) - “In a famous experiment, researchers ran a lottery with a twist… This result reveals an inconvenient truth about human nature: When we choose for ourselves, we are far more committed to the outcome — by a factor of five to one.Conventional approaches to change management underestimate this impact. The rational thinker sees it as a - [The smell of the place, Professor Sumantra Ghoshal – 8min](https://wow-waysofworking.com/the-smell-of-the-place-professor-sumantra-ghoshal-8min/) - “Revitalizing people has a lot less to do with changing people and has a lot more to do with changing the context that companies - that senior managers – that people in this room -create around their people. Now context. Some manager called it the smell of the place.” ## Pages - [Home](https://wow-waysofworking.com/) - We help organizations leverage the power of human intelligence networks and build brighter solutions. Harness complexity by redesigning your ways of working. - [Your needs](https://wow-waysofworking.com/your-needs/) - Leverage the power of human intelligence networks by creating ‘just-right’ connectivity. We, as individuals, leaders, teams and organisations, must develop a more dynamic and inclusive way of working that fits the needs of this time. Get unstuck and future-proof yourself by changing the way you approach your organisational challenges. In our fast-paced, knowledge-intensive environments, leaders - [Clients](https://wow-waysofworking.com/clients/) - To design for strategic change is hard. Orchestrating the transformational effort is even harder. We have a tested-and-tried approach to make it easier on you. “This collaborative approach delivers breakthrough results on a strategic topic where the conventional consulting methods don’t work. If you are looking to involve and engage a cross-section of the organisation, - [Virtual Workshops](https://wow-waysofworking.com/what-we-do/virtual-journey/) - Virtual Workshops Using a bespoke process, we actively engage participants from around the globe to cross-pollinate, learn, work better together. For critical decision moments that require high levels of trust, we do advice you to organise a face-to-face meeting. We cater to your specific needs and custom design every workshop. Case Study: A Virtual Journey - [Learning Journey & Think Tanks](https://wow-waysofworking.com/what-we-do/think-tank-or-learning-journey/) - Learning Journey & Think Tanks Create the time for your people to step back, allow them to envision what’s next and how to get there. Get ahead of the curve by taking the time to think, to collectively explore the options and develop unique insights on the best way forward. Case study: Design a ‘Learning - [Fast Forward](https://wow-waysofworking.com/what-we-do/speed-dating/) - Fast Forward When critical milestones pile up fast orchestration between key actors is essential. Fast-track the validation process and leapfrog organisational inertia by bringing together the right people, the right information and the right work break-down in just the right way. Case study: A Speed Dating exercise for a cost optimisation project in the aeronautic industry - [Futures Thinking & Scenario Planning](https://wow-waysofworking.com/what-we-do/scenario-planning-2/) - Futures Thinking & Scenario Planning Scenario planning is a compelling technique that helps you shift perspectives and get future-ready. This is an essential exercise for any strategic management team to move beyond the existing, recognize the emerging patterns and make informed decisions on what’s next. Don’t measure the future with yardsticks from the past! Case Study: Scenario - [Strategy Development](https://wow-waysofworking.com/what-we-do/design-shop/) - Strategy Development (DesignShop) The indispensable tool to build your future vision and scale your transformation efforts. Accelerate design making by involving key actors into the strategic conversation. We help you clarify complexity, avoid organisational pitfalls, and reach in-depth alignment on what’s next in record time. Case study: Designshop for a non-governmental humanitarian emergency organisation 6preparation meetings4day - [Operational Integration & Capacity Building](https://wow-waysofworking.com/what-we-do/acceleration-zone/) - Operational Integration & Capacity Building Deliver projects on time and on budget with an in-house collaboration capability. Overcome operational hurdles in record time, boost performance & accelerate delivery by facilitating cross-functional coordination on a daily basis. Case Study: An Acceleration Zone for an aeronautics construction company 6years of engagement5external facilitators2internal resources2workshops per week Our Client’s Needs: - [What we do](https://wow-waysofworking.com/what-we-do/) - We believe that your employees and teams, even your clients and suppliers, represent a massive ecosystem of knowledge and expertise. A potential left largely untapped. Ready to get brighter? Tackle your organizational challenges by leveraging the collective ingenuity of your enterprise. We help you design human intelligence networks! Explore the frequently used formats chosen by - [What works](https://wow-waysofworking.com/what-works/) - If knowledge is the key currency of our era, than soft skills and behavioural insights are the proverbial other side of the coin. Our organisational structure and managerial habits urgently need to adapt to the information society and the connected workplace. The insights from system thinking and behavioural science help us to better organise the - [Contact](https://wow-waysofworking.com/contact/) - How can we help? Everything starts with a conversation! Drop us a line at the following mail address 🙂 betty [a] wow-waysofworking.com Company details WoW – Ways of Working Cijnsweg 5 – 9860 Oosterzele – Belgium Company Number : 0839.142.545 VAT Number : BE0839.142.545 Legal Notice Data collection & Purpose: The information you share will under - [Graphic Facilitation](https://wow-waysofworking.com/what-we-do/graphic-facilitation/) - Graphic Facilitation Capture the wealth of information of your strategic conversations real-time in a rich picture format. Research shows that adding a visual component to your discussions improves our concentration capacity, it allows for conversation patterns and connections to emerge, and it contributes to an overall interactive learning environment. It is an integral and indispensable - [Train the Trainer](https://wow-waysofworking.com/what-we-do/train-the-trainer/) - Train the Trainer Coordinating and delivering complex projects, across time zones, with multi-cultural teams is no doubt one of your key challenges. Your experienced project managers will be delighted to get practical guidance and level-up their toolkit with the insights from systems engineering & behavioural sciences. We train your people. We believe facilitating collaborative efforts - [Our network](https://wow-waysofworking.com/our-network/) - With over 20 years of experience, our custom designed services support key players across the globe in a wide variety of service and industry sectors, including educational institutions and humanitarian NGOs. We share our insights on change management, solution design and collaborative methodologies to help you better understand and navigate your organisational challenges. 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