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Jen Kelchner shows readers how open principles are changing the face of work and leadership in the 21st Century.

To survive Industry 4.0, think beyond the digital

To survive Industry 4.0, think beyond the digital

At the heart of what we call "digital transformation" isn't just technology—it's people, too. When we forget that, we put our organizations in danger.
Jen Kelchner 10 Jul 2018
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An open leader's guide to starting digital transformation conversations

Digital transformation is hard. This checklist helps make it easier.
Jen Kelchner 07 Sep 2017 2 comments
Sparking change with less pain: An open approach

Sparking change with less pain: An open approach

Digital transformation demands a new approach to change management. Openness provides it.
Jen Kelchner 03 Aug 2017 2 comments
Digital transformation's people problem

Digital transformation's people problem

Digital transformation involves technologies and humans. Unfortunately, we tend to ignore the latter when leading change.
Jen Kelchner 27 Jul 2017 4 comments
Openness is key to working with Gen Z

Openness is key to working with Gen Z

Members of Generation Z operate openly by default. Are you ready to work with them?
Jen Kelchner 13 Apr 2017 4 comments
Why I launched a consulting agency on open principles

Why I launched a consulting agency on open principles

Open principles are the best way to lead a workforce composed of four different generations.
Jen Kelchner 09 Mar 2017 1 comment
5 elements for getting teams organized

5 elements for getting teams organized

Late last year, I was meeting with a business owner to whom I've been a trusted advisor for some...
Jen Kelchner 07 Feb 2017 4 comments
Proof that openness scales

Proof that openness scales

Lessons from Slaloms successful growth prove that openness scales.
Jen Kelchner 12 Jan 2017

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