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The Octopus Organization™

The Octopus Organization™

Written by: Jonathan Brill
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The future belongs to organizations that think like an octopus—distributed, intelligent, and endlessly adaptive. I'm business futurist and AI keynote speaker Jonathan Brill. In this series, I talk with global leaders, executives, and innovators to discuss how AI and new models of leadership are rewriting the rules of business.©️ 2025 Jonathan Brill Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • From Tradition to Innovation: The Open Strategy Shift with Julia Hautz
    Jan 21 2026

    Business futurist and AI keynote speaker Jonathan brill speaks with Julia Hautz, Professor of Strategic Management at the University of Innsbruck in Austria. Their discussion explores the shift from traditional top-down management to a more inclusive bottom-up approach, advocating for the need to listen to employees at all levels, and how small gestures of acknowledgment can significantly impact employee engagement and motivation.

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    10 mins
  • Steve Denning | The Octopus Organization™ with Jonathan Brill
    Nov 11 2025

    Business futurist and AI keynote speaker Jonathan brill speaks with Steve Denning, a renowned management innovator, author, and former World Bank executive. Denning shares his journey from being a lawyer to a transformative leader at the World Bank, emphasizing the power of storytelling in driving organizational change. He discusses the challenges of resistance to change, the importance of understanding different narratives, and how a simple story can inspire a massive shift in an organization's culture and operations.

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    12 mins
  • Rita McGrath | The Octopus Organization™ with Jonathan Brill
    Oct 28 2025

    Business futurist and AI keynote speaker Jonathan Brill speaks with Rita McGrath, a globally recognized expert on innovation and growth strategies, about the importance of continuous transformation in organizations, discussing how businesses can adapt to change, learn from failures, and innovate effectively. They delve into the importance of defining success, understanding corporate dynamics, and the impact of digital technologies on business strategies. The discussion highlights the need for organizations to sustain value from past transformations while preparing for future challenges in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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    34 mins
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