Stellar Work

Benjamin Igna

Hey everyone, welcome to Stellar Work. The podcast that explores the art of creating exceptional products and services that not only inspire their customers but also ignite the passion of the developers behind them. Each episode, we shine a spotlight on incredible individuals who are pushing the boundaries and reshaping the landscape of product development. From groundbreaking strategies to innovative solutions, our guests share their experiences and insights on what it takes to make a mark in these dynamic fields. www.stellarwork.com Benjamin Igna 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-igna/

  1. #47 Magnus Östberg on The Heartbeat of Automotive Innovation

    DEC 15

    #47 Magnus Östberg on The Heartbeat of Automotive Innovation

    This episode features Magnus Östberg, Chief Software Officer at Mercedes-Benz, discussing how the company is transforming its approach to software and innovation. Magnus explains the development of MB.OS, their custom software platform, and how Mercedes is syncing hardware and software teams with agile methods like the ‘heartbeat.’ The conversation covers balancing tradition with fast-paced delivery, embracing open source and standards, and what’s ahead for software-defined vehicles. Listeners get practical insights on leading digital transformation and the future of connected mobility. Magnus Östberg: Magnus assumes overall responsibility for the MB.OS vehicle operating system as Chief Software Officer at Mercedes-Benz AG since September 1, 2021. Magnus Östberg was born on April 27, 1973 in Sweden. After graduating from Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, with a master’s degree in electrical engineering, he obtained an Executive Master in Business and Administration from the University of Gothenburg in 2006. He started his career in the automotive industry at Mecel, a software and technical consulting company, followed by various management positions at Delphi in Germany and the United States with a focus on vehicle software, infotainment and telematics. Most recently, Magnus Östberg was Vice President Software Platform & System at automotive supplier Aptiv in the US and responsible for development and launch of the ADAS Satellite Architecture at multiple automotive manufacturers. Learn more about the Mercedes Benz Operating System: https://group.mercedes-benz.com/careers/about-us/mercedes-benz-operating-system/interviews.html Check out Magnus Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/drivingsoftware-7041741069142679552/ Magnus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/magnus-%C3%B6stberg/ Stellar Work: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stellarwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about how evolutionary agile transformations work Make sure to follow us on your podcast player 🔔 as well as on LinkedIn to never miss out on more content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellarwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: This podcast is 100% sponsored by me :) If you need help with you agile transformation and opting for an evolutionary approach seems like something you want to check out, click here and lets meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zeeg.me/stellarwork⁠⁠ Note: Stellar Work Podcast hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

    33 min
  2. #46 Dr. Karen Eilers and Christiaan Verwjis on researching team effectiveness

    DEC 1

    #46 Dr. Karen Eilers and Christiaan Verwjis on researching team effectiveness

    This episode dives into the substance behind “agile mindset,” stripping away jargon to uncover what really makes teams effective in complex, fast-moving environments. Karen and Christiaan share findings from their ongoing research, revealing four shared dimensions of agility within teams. Listeners gain insight into how mindsets shift — both individually and collectively — and why this matters for real-world performance and job satisfaction. The conversation highlights the need for psychological safety, real learning environments, and the limitations of relying solely on rituals or new tools. The research is ongoing, with opportunities for the community to take part and help create actionable, scientific evidence for what makes teams thrive. Dr. Karen Eilers — Business psychologist at BSP Business and Law School in Hamburg. Specializes in the psychology of work in complex environments, with research focusing on psychological safety, mindset, and how teams thrive in uncertainty. Christiaan Verwijs — Organizational psychologist, co-founder of The Liberators and Columinity. Background in software engineering, now focused on applying scientific evidence to improve teams and organizations through research on the agile mindset. Dr. Karen Eilers on LInkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-karen-eilers/ Christian Verwijs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiaanverwijs/ Contact: https://columinity.com/research Blogpost about preliminary findings: https://blog.columinity.com/how-a-team-level-agile-mindset-shapes-team-effectiveness/ Link for people to participate (and get immediate actionable feedback): https://questionnaire.columinity.com/setup/model/agilemindset Scientific paper on Agile Mindset: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0040162522001822 Stellar Work: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stellarwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about how evolutionary agile transformations work Make sure to follow us on your podcast player 🔔 as well as on LinkedIn to never miss out on more content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellarwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: This podcast is 100% sponsored by me :) If you need help with you agile transformation and opting for an evolutionary approach seems like something you want to check out, click here and lets meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zeeg.me/stellarwork⁠⁠ Note: Stellar Work Podcast hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

    38 min
  3. #45 Marcelo Lopez on critical thinking in business

    NOV 17

    #45 Marcelo Lopez on critical thinking in business

    Summary This episode features a conversation between Marcelo Lopez and Benjamin, exploring themes of professional growth, the impact of AI, and the importance of critical thinking. Marcelo shares his journey as a Certified Scrum Trainer and his experiences in the tech industry, emphasizing the value of giving back and helping others. The discussion delves into the challenges of maintaining critical thinking in a fast-paced, technology-driven world, and the potential pitfalls of over-reliance on AI without human oversight. The episode concludes with a light-hearted exchange about personal hobbies and the importance of taking breaks to refresh one's mind. 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 01:17 The Many Names of Marcello 03:46 Marcello's Professional Journey 05:52 Insights on Agile and Scrum 13:24 Challenges and Anecdotes 15:20 The Importance of Communication 30:08 Legal Issues and Cautionary Tales 33:08 Final Thoughts and Future Topics 33:50 Discussion on AI Research and Its Implications 36:45 Legal Implications of AI in the Courtroom 39:39 The Role of Critical Thinking in AI Usage 40:53 Studies on Brain Activity and AI Usage 44:25 Corporate Challenges with AI Implementation 01:03:22 The Importance of Critical Thinking in Business 01:09:57 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans Marcelo Lopez Marcelo Lopez is an accomplished IT and Product Management leader with over 30 years of experience across technology, operations, and organizational transformation. His background includes extensive work in help desk, incident management, and enterprise-level IT support within both distributed and centralized settings. With more than 15 years in senior IT leadership, he has successfully driven change management, process improvement, and business continuity initiatives. He is bilingual in English and Spanish and recognized for his strengths in communications, instructional design, and training. As a Product Management Leader and Enterprise Agile Coach, Marcelo combines technical expertise with strategic guidance to optimize team performance, foster innovation, and align product development with business objectives. His reputation is built on critical thinking, a goal-oriented mindset, and the ability to lead organizations through complex challenges toward long-term success. Marcelo Lopez on LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelolopezjr/ Marcelos Work https://bold.pro/my/marcelo-lopez-jr-1 Stellar Work: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stellarwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about how evolutionary agile transformations work Make sure to follow us on your podcast player 🔔 as well as on LinkedIn to never miss out on more content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellarwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: This podcast is 100% sponsored by me :) If you need help with you agile transformation and opting for an evolutionary approach seems like something you want to check out, click here and lets meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zeeg.me/stellarwork⁠⁠ Note: Stellar Work Podcast hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

    1h 14m
  4. #44 Philipp Guth - Transforming R&D at Rittal

    NOV 3

    #44 Philipp Guth - Transforming R&D at Rittal

    In this episode of the Stellar Work Podcast, Benjamin interviews Philipp Guth, the CTO of Rittal, about the company's transformation journey. Rittal, a leader in electrical enclosures and cooling solutions, is evolving from a product-centric to a solution-oriented company. Philipp discusses the need for transformation in response to increasing complexity in customer requirements and competition. He outlines his approach to change, emphasizing the importance of awareness, pilot teams, and adapting agile methods in hardware development. The conversation also touches on managing resistance, learning from failures, and drawing inspiration from innovative companies like SpaceX. Philipp Guth Philipp Guth has been Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Rittal since October 1, 2022. Rittal is the world’s leading provider of enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure, as well as software and services. In his role, Guth heads the Research & Development division and drives the company’s innovation strategy—particularly by integrating mechanical product development with software engineering and digitally supported processes. Before joining Rittal, Guth spent over ten years in senior management positions at Bosch Rexroth and Wittenstein, including serving as CEO of the Automation & Electrification Solutions Business Unit and later as Project Lead for Digitalization in Bosch Rexroth’s central division. Raised in Brussels and educated as a mechanical engineer at the University of Stuttgart, Philipp Guth brings deep expertise in technology, digitalization, and international collaboration. His mission at Rittal is to strengthen the company’s leadership in innovation and accelerate the global digital transformation of product and system development. Philipp Guth on LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phigu/?locale=en_US Rittal: https://www.rittal.com/ Stellar Work: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stellarwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about how evolutionary agile transformations work Make sure to follow us on your podcast player 🔔 as well as on LinkedIn to never miss out on more content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellarwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: This podcast is 100% sponsored by me :) If you need help with you agile transformation and opting for an evolutionary approach seems like something you want to check out, click here and lets meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zeeg.me/stellarwork⁠⁠ Note: Stellar Work Podcast hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions. Chapters (00:47) Introduction to Rittal and Philipp Guth (04:19) The Need for Transformation (08:18) Approaching Transformation: Steps and Strategies (12:13) Changing Ways of Working: From Silos to Flow (16:10) Managing Resistance and Building Awareness (19:58) The Timeline and Scale of Transformation (24:10) Learning from Failures and Iteration (27:58) Cultural Differences: Hardware vs. Software (31:51) Insights from SpaceX: Rapid Prototyping and Iteration (35:45) Advice for Leaders on Transformation

    42 min
  5. #43 Henrik Kniberg - Agentifying Software Development

    OCT 6

    #43 Henrik Kniberg - Agentifying Software Development

    Summary In this episode Henrik shares his journey from software development to AI, discussing the evolution of coding practices and the impact of AI on the software industry. He delves into the Spotify model, the importance of Agile methodologies, and how AI is transforming coding and software development. Henrik also addresses hiring practices in the age of AI, the role of junior developers, and the significance of architectural decisions in software projects. He concludes with insights on future trends in AI-assisted coding and how developers can adapt to these changes. Henrik Kniberg Henrik Kniberg is a prominent Swedish technologist, agile and lean expert, and entrepreneur who helps organizations become more productive using generative AI and agile principles. He is known for co-founding AI companies (Ymnig.ai, Flitig.ai), creating educational content on generative AI, and pioneering practical AI agent platforms. Kniberg has played key roles at Mojang (as a Minecraft gameplay designer and coach), Spotify, LEGO, and other major companies, shaping both their software and organizational cultures. He is also widely credited for making agile methodologies accessible and for the “Spotify Model” of agile scaling, though he clarifies he helped make it visible rather than inventing it outright Henrik on LInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hkniberg Abundly: https://youtu.be/CKXVok7Vsck?feature=shared https://youtu.be/Pic9TKOvmG0?feature=shared https://youtu.be/2IK3DFHRFfw?feature=shared www.abundly.ai www.app.abundly.ai Stellar Work: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stellarwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about how evolutionary agile transformations work Make sure to follow us on your podcast player 🔔 as well as on LinkedIn to never miss out on more content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellarwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: This podcast is 100% sponsored by me :) If you need help with you agile transformation and opting for an evolutionary approach seems like something you want to check out, click here and lets meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zeeg.me/stellarwork⁠⁠ Note: Stellar Work Podcast hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions. Chapters [1:02] Introduction to Henrik and His Journey [4:03] The Spotify Model and Its Impact [6:50] Transitioning to AI: A New Frontier [9:59] Building AI Tools: The Egbert Experience [12:54] AI in Coding: Enhancing Productivity [15:59] The Developer's Mindset with AI [18:53] AI in Hiring and Future Prospects [21:52] AI in Hiring: The New Norm [23:56] The Role of Junior Developers in an AI World [26:09] Navigating Job Security Amidst AI Advancements [27:40] The Evolution of Developer Productivity [29:05] Architectural Decisions in AI Development [31:49] Microservices vs. Monolithic Structures [34:44] Managing AI Risks in Development [38:07] Keeping Up with Rapid Tech Changes [39:39] The Future of AI-Assisted Coding

    45 min
  6. #42 Philipp Raasch - The Autopreneur

    SEP 22

    #42 Philipp Raasch - The Autopreneur

    In this episode of the Stellar Work Podcast, Benjamin interviews Philipp Raasch, a prominent automotive newsletter podcaster. They discuss the current transformations in the automotive industry, including the shift from combustion engines to electric vehicles, the challenges faced by legacy automakers, and the dynamics of cost-cutting in a competitive market. Philipp shares insights on regional trends in the German automotive market and offers a future outlook on the industry's evolution. Philipp Raasch: The automotive industry is undergoing its biggest transformation in history – and Philipp Raasch is right at the center of it. With more than 15 years of experience in the sector, including nearly a decade at Mercedes-Benz, Philipp combines a deep understanding of traditional OEMs with sharp insights into emerging tech. In 2020, he launched his entrepreneurial journey with The Autopreneur — a fast-growing platform that now reaches over 15,000 professionals worldwide through a popular newsletter and podcast. Philipp’s mission is clear: to help legacy automakers transform into software-first companies. With a global perspective, he connects key automotive hotspots, identifies trends early, and distills complex shifts in digital transformation, AI, and mobility into actionable insights. Trusted by professionals at Audi, BMW, Mercedes, VW, Porsche, Bosch, and beyond, Philipp has become a go-to voice for leaders navigating the future of mobility. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/praasch Email: team@autopreneur.de Newsletter: 🇩🇪 https://www.autopreneur.de/subscribe 🇬🇧 https://germanautopreneur.com/subscribe Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l17EDH7zZsW5gn2YWEnOw?si=11d5800a278b4944 Stellar Work: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stellarwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about how evolutionary agile transformations work Make sure to follow us on your podcast player 🔔 as well as on LinkedIn to never miss out on more content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellarwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: This podcast is 100% sponsored by me :) If you need help with you agile transformation and opting for an evolutionary approach seems like something you want to check out, click here and lets meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zeeg.me/stellarwork⁠⁠ Note: Stellar Work Podcast hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions. Chapters (01:14) Introduction to the Automotive Landscape (04:02) Philipp Raasch's Journey into Automotive Media (07:10) Current Trends in the Automotive Industry (10:13) Challenges for Legacy Automakers (13:01) Strategies for Transformation in Automotive (16:11) The Role of Partnerships in Automotive Innovation (19:02) Cost-Cutting and Market Dynamics (21:51) Local Market Trends and Consumer Preferences (25:02) Future Outlook for the Automotive Industry

    35 min
  7. #41 Gitte Klitgaard - Beyond the spreadsheet- Humanizing Large Organizations

    SEP 8

    #41 Gitte Klitgaard - Beyond the spreadsheet- Humanizing Large Organizations

    In this episode of the Stellar Work Podcast, Gitte Klitgaard, an agile coach, discusses the importance of human behavior in organizations, the role of emotional intelligence in professionalism, and the challenges managers face in creating safe and engaging work environments. She emphasizes the need for diversity in teams, the impact of leadership on company culture, and the significance of measuring performance beyond just numbers. Gitte also explores the balance between short-term and long-term business strategies and the necessity of building strong relationships and communication within teams. Gitte Klitgaard: Gitte Klitgaard is an agile coach with more than a decade of experience working for companies as well as coaching individuals. Her main focus the last years have been communication and implementing psychological safety as well as responsibility and accountability. It is essential for Gitte to be authentic, to cut to the chase, and help people become themselves, so they can succeed at work and outside. Since 2013 Gitte has been speaking and doing workshops, and keynoting at international conferences across three continents (mainly for developers, agile professionals and testers). Her talks are often about the topics we don’t talk about: stress, mental health, inclusion, vulnerability and courage. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gitteklitgaard/ Email: gitte.klitgaard@yahoo.dk Website: https://nativewired.com/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/nativewired.com Beauty in Code 2025: What engineering department would look like with great managers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2s-1nZYwjO4 Agile world keynote 2021: Psychological safety https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st-_vRfdyBI&pp=ygUdZ2l0dGUga2xpdGdhYXJkIHBzeWNob2xvZ2ljYWw%3DBook where Gitte wrote a chapter on team safetyhttps://www.jamesshore.com/v2/books/aoad2Session on psychological safety with James Shore, author of the book https://www.jamesshore.com/v2/book Stellar Work: Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stellarwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about how evolutionary agile transformations work Make sure to follow us on your podcast player 🔔 as well as on LinkedIn to never miss out on more content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellarwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors: This podcast is 100% sponsored by me :) If you need help with you agile transformation and opting for an evolutionary approach seems like something you want to check out, click here and lets meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zeeg.me/stellarwork⁠⁠ Note: Stellar Work Podcast hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions. Chapters (01:20) Introduction to Agile Coaching and Human Behavior (04:18) The Importance of Psychological Safety in the Workplace (07:20) The Role of Managers in Creating a Positive Work Environment (10:07) The Challenges of Leadership and Management (13:01) The Need for Diversity in Teams (16:18) Evaluating Performance Beyond Numbers (19:04) The Impact of Leadership Styles on Company Culture (25:50) The Pressure of Constant Growth (27:29) Rethinking Corporate Profitability (28:58) The Impact of Layoffs on Product Quality (31:48) Balancing Shareholder Expectations and Employee Well-being (33:53) The Importance of Communication in Teams (37:42) Long-term Strategies for Team Dynamics (40:23) Measuring Success in Team Collaboration (41:45) Creating a Safe Space for Honest Conversations

    48 min
  8. #40 Timm Richter - Managing The Paradox

    AUG 24

    #40 Timm Richter - Managing The Paradox

    In this episode of the Stellar Work Podcast, Benjamin and Timm delve into the complexities of systemic paradox management within organizations. Timm shares insights from his experiences and his book, discussing how paradoxes are inherent in decision-making processes and how organizations can better manage these challenges. The conversation explores the role of context, the impact of AI on decision-making, and practical strategies for leaders to navigate change and stability effectively. Timm emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing paradoxes to foster a more resilient organizational culture.Timm Richter:Timm Richter, graduate mathematician, MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management; Managing Partner of Simon Weber Friends and NEO Culture; formerly member of the Executive Board of XING SE and Managing Director and senior executive at various companies. & various companies. Publications ¿ publications include Effective Leadership © Co with systems theory (2023, together with T. Groth).LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timm-richter/Email: richter@simon-weber.deWebseite: https://www.simon-weber.de/Buch: https://www.carl-auer.de/zwischen-inszenierung-und-invisibilisierungStellar Work:Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.stellarwork.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information about how evolutionary agile transformations workMake sure to follow us on your podcast player 🔔 as well as on LinkedIn to never miss out on more content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/stellarwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sponsors:This podcast is 100% sponsored by me :)If you need help with you agile transformation and opting for an evolutionary approach seems like something you want to check out, click here and lets meet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zeeg.me/stellarwork⁠⁠Note:Stellar Work Podcast hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only.You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Systemic Paradox Management02:52 Understanding Paradoxes in Decision-Making05:43 The Role of Context in Decision-Making08:51 Managing Paradoxes in Organizations11:42 The Impact of AI on Decision-Making14:46 Practical Tips for Leaders17:45 The Balance of Change and Stability20:50 Conclusion and Future Perspectives

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Hey everyone, welcome to Stellar Work. The podcast that explores the art of creating exceptional products and services that not only inspire their customers but also ignite the passion of the developers behind them. Each episode, we shine a spotlight on incredible individuals who are pushing the boundaries and reshaping the landscape of product development. From groundbreaking strategies to innovative solutions, our guests share their experiences and insights on what it takes to make a mark in these dynamic fields. www.stellarwork.com Benjamin Igna 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-igna/

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    Benjamin Igna
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    2024 - 2025
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