Formula X: Jurriaan Kamer - Unlocking Speed Through Organizational Design

Future Nonprofit

“We want to create an environment where people want to show up with all of their energy and enthusiasm to really do their best work. And at the same time, for that to be aligned with the organization's purpose and goals and values. That ultimately creates better organizational outcomes for customers, for donors, because they get someone on the phone that is engaged, or they look at something that was created by someone that was engaged. It all feeds into each other. ” - Jurriaan Kamer

In today’s fast-paced world, speed is often equated with progress. Acceleration is essential for nonprofits that seek growth and innovation. But speed for speed’s sake comes with risk, side-lining organizational values, goals, and team morale.

Enter Jurriaan Kamer, an organizational designer dedicated to reshaping organizations into more agile, human-centered workplaces. By balancing autonomy with alignment, Jurriaan and his team at Unblock are creating thriving environments where efficiency and culture work in tandem.

In this episode, Jurriaan shares how your nonprofit can tap into the power of a Formula 1 race team to accelerate your outcomes, adapt to change, and set up your team to perform at peak every day. You’ll hear tips on tackling team dysfunction and poor time management. Jurriaan also offers practical solutions for creating autonomous, collaborative, and high-performing teams, such as launching a regular cadence of retrospectives and establishing well-defined goals. Tune in to discover new ways to unlock your organization’s potential and accelerate your impact with the precision of a Formula 1 team.

Contents

1 - How Jurriaan developed awareness and adaptability

2 - Early work in complex systems and collaboration

3 - Lessons in agility and adaptability from Formula 1

4 - Assessing and understanding organizational needs

5 - Defining clear strategies

6 - Creating empowered, autonomous environments

7 - Balancing culture with efficiency

Links

• Historic Agency
• Jurriaan Kamer Website
• Jurriaan Kamer on LinkedIn
• Jurriaan’s book ‘Formula X’
• Unblock Website
• Culture Built My Brand

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