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It’s the Age of Digital and we’re all living in it. Sooner Safer Happier is a podcast orchastrated to help you on your unique journey to improving ways of working.    Hosted by Jon Smart, business agility practitioner, thought leader, coach, and author of Sooner Safer Happier. Jon is also the founder of the Enterprise Agility Leaders Network. Follow the podcast as Smart delves into conversation with business professionals and provides advice for a Ways of Working transformational journey.    Listen now to be at the front of change and ahead of the competition.    Follow us on Social Media: Jon Smart: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathansmart/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonsmart Sooner Safer Happier: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sooner-safer-happier/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    • Aug 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 8 EPISODES


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    OKRs at Vodafone with Willie Stegmann and Alena Keck

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 56:53


    In this episode of the Sooner, Safer, Happier podcast, host Jon Smart is joined by Willie Stegmann, CIO of Corporate IT Services at Vodafone Group, and Alena Keck, Head of Lean and Agile Center of Excellence at Vodafone. Together, they delve into the transformative journey of implementing Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) at Vodafone. Discover how this telecommunications giant navigated the challenges of aligning strategic priorities across diverse markets, fostering a culture of co-creation, and driving meaningful change. Tune in to learn about the lessons learned, the importance of data-driven decision-making, and the role of leadership in fostering a culture of transparency and accountability. Whether you're new to OKRs or looking to refine your approach, this episode offers valuable insights for organizations of all sizes.It's the Age of Digital and we're all living in it. Sooner Safer Happier is a podcast orchestrated to help you on your unique journey to improving ways of working.Hosted by Jon Smart, business agility practitioner, thought leader, coach, and author of Sooner Safer Happier. Jon is also the founder of the Enterprise Agility Leaders Network. Follow the podcast as Smart delves into conversation with business professionals and provides advice for a Ways of Working transformational journey.Listen now to be at the front of change and ahead of the competition.Follow us on Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sooner-safer-happier/Website: https://www.soonersaferhappier.com/Follow Jon Smart on Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathansmart/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonsmart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ways of Working at Atom Bank with Andy Sturrock

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 49:53


    Listen to the ways of working changes that Atom Bank has gone through as told by Andy Sturrock, Chief Technology Officer.It's the Age of Digital and we're all living in it. Sooner Safer Happier is a podcast orchestrated to help you on your unique journey to improving ways of working.Hosted by Jon Smart, business agility practitioner, thought leader, coach, and author of Sooner Safer Happier. Jon is also the founder of the Enterprise Agility Leaders Network. Follow the podcast as Smart delves into conversation with business professionals and provides advice for a Ways of Working transformational journey.Listen now to be at the front of change and ahead of the competition.Follow us on Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sooner-safer-happier/Follow Jon Smart on Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathansmart/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonsmart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ways of Working at Suncorp with Lauren Lance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 40:12


    Listen to the ways of working changes that Suncorp has gone through as told by Lauren Lance, Executive General Manager Enterprise Delivery.It's the Age of Digital and we're all living in it. Sooner Safer Happier is a podcast orchestrated to help you on your unique journey to improving ways of working.Hosted by Jon Smart, business agility practitioner, thought leader, coach, and author of Sooner Safer Happier. Jon is also the founder of the Enterprise Agility Leaders Network. Follow the podcast as Smart delves into conversation with business professionals and provides advice for a Ways of Working transformational journey.Listen now to be at the front of change and ahead of the competition.Follow us on Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sooner-safer-happier/Follow Jon Smart on Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathansmart/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonsmart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Squads, Tribes, Chapters and Guilds at Spotify. The origin story with Joakim Sundén

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 64:50


    Squads, Tribes, Chapters and Guilds at Spotify. The origin story with Joakim Sundén, someone who was in the room when deciding the language.It's the Age of Digital and we're all living in it. Sooner Safer Happier is a podcast orchestrated to help you on your unique journey to improving ways of working.Hosted by Jon Smart, business agility practitioner, thought leader, coach, and author of Sooner Safer Happier. Jon is also the founder of the Enterprise Agility Leaders Network. Follow the podcast as Smart delves into conversation with business professionals and provides advice for a Ways of Working transformational journey.Listen now to be at the front of change and ahead of the competition.Follow us on Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sooner-safer-happier/mycompany/?viewAsMember=trueFollow Jon Smart on Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathansmart/Timestamps: (00:01) - Intro(3:15) - Empowered Teams (Spotify Model). Squads, Tribes, Chapters, and Guilds(17:35) - Flexibility of Teams (Spotify Model). Autonomy and Alignment of Evolution(28:30) - Leadership and Central PMOs. A change of conventional leadership(33:20) - Top 10 Priorities/Strategies. Figuring out what needs to get done with company bets(35:00) - Background to Guilds/Chapters. Understanding the terminology(41:48) - Reporting Lines & Leadership Structure. Leadership within the Chapters(53:58) - Cultures and Values . Incentivised Behavior to Empower(1:01:50) - Lessons to Conclude. Applying the Model to Change Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ways of Working at UBS with Rob Berini

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 50:15


    Listen to the ways of working changes that UBS has gone through as told by Rob Berini, MD and Head of Digital Enablement.It's the Age of Digital and we're all living in it. Sooner Safer Happier is a podcast orchestrated to help you on your unique journey to improving ways of working.Hosted by Jon Smart, business agility practitioner, thought leader, coach, and author of Sooner Safer Happier. Jon is also the founder of the Enterprise Agility Leaders Network. Follow the podcast as Smart delves into conversation with business professionals and provides advice for a Ways of Working transformational journey.Listen now to be at the front of change and ahead of the competition. Follow us on Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sooner-safer-happier/Follow Jon Smart on Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathansmart/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonsmart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ways of Working at ABSA with Nick Manterfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 51:52


    Listen to the ways of working changes that ABSA has gone through as told by Nick Manterfield, CIO of Corporate Bank and Group Payments.It's the Age of Digital and we're all living in it. Sooner Safer Happier is a podcast orchastrated to help you on your unique journey to improving ways of working.Hosted by Jon Smart, business agility practitioner, thought leader, coach, and author of Sooner Safer Happier. Jon is also the founder of the Enterprise Agility Leaders Network. Follow the podcast as Smart delves into conversation with business professionals and provides advice for a Ways of Working transformational journey.Listen now to be at the front of change and ahead of the competition. Follow us on Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sooner-safer-happier/Follow Jon Smart on Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathansmart/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonsmart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ways of Working at Swiss Re with Pravina Ladva, Chief Digital and Technology Officer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 31:40


    Listen to the ways of working changes that Swiss Re has gone through as told by Pravina Ladva, Chief Digital and Technology Officer and Executive Committee member.It's the Age of Digital and we're all living in it. Sooner Safer Happier is a podcast orchestrated to help you on your unique journey to improving ways of working.Hosted by Jon Smart, business agility practitioner, thought leader, coach, and author of Sooner Safer Happier. Jon is also the founder of the Enterprise Agility Leaders Network. Follow the podcast as Smart delves into conversation with business professionals and provides advice for a Ways of Working transformational journey.Listen now to be at the front of change and ahead of the competition. Follow us on Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sooner-safer-happier/Follow Jon Smart on Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathansmart/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonsmart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ways of Working at HSBC with Chris Orson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 44:09


    Listen to the ways of working changes that HSBC has gone through as told by Chris Orson.Note: This episode was recorded in October 2022.It's the Age of Digital and we're all living in it. Sooner Safer Happier is a podcast orchastrated to help you on your unique journey to improving ways of working. Hosted by Jon Smart, business agility practitioner, thought leader, coach, and author of Sooner Safer Happier. Jon is also the founder of the Enterprise Agility Leaders Network. Follow the podcast as Smart delves into conversation with business professionals and provides advice for a Ways of Working transformational journey. Listen now to be at the front of change and ahead of the competition. Follow us on Social Media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sooner-safer-happier/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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