How to Bake a Change

Discover effective strategies for organizational change in this 42-minute conference talk by Daniel Terhorst-North, originator of Behavior Driven Development. Learn how to navigate transformation without relying on one-size-fits-all methodologies. Explore a contextual approach to change, including understanding goals, aligning teams vertically and horizontally, and co-creating plans. Dive into the VESSA framework (Visualize, Eliminate, Simplify, Standardize, Automate) for implementing changes. Gain insights on checking progress against goals, adjusting based on evidence, and iterating the process. Perfect for leaders and practitioners seeking practical, adaptable techniques for successful organizational transformation.

Intro
Understand the goal
Decide where to start
Seek vertical alignment
Seek horizontal alignment
Explore some of those options
Co-create the plan
Do: VESSA
Visualize
Eliminate
Simplify
Standardize
Automate
Check against the goal
Adjust based on evidence
Then do it all agin
Recap
Outro