In Tricky Times, Jitske Kramer unravels the complexities of transformations and cultural change. We are in a period of transition. As with any major change, we have to let go of what is familiar without knowing exactly what the future holds. This is a confusing betwixt-and-between time, when things are neither what they were, nor what they will become.

In this deeply insightful presentation, Kramer draws on her latest book, the Dutch bestseller “Tricky Times,” to unravel the subtle patterns that emerge during these times of change. She describes the opportunities, the dangers and temptations during times of change and uncertainty – when wild stories confound, tricksters toy with truth and power dynamics shift.

We are lost in a trickster culture. We hail the best spinners of truth as heroes and now have Jack Sparrows as CEOs and Pinocchios as political leaders.

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Organizational cultures and culture change
from an anthropological perspective.

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Based on the books The Corporate Tribe and Building Tribes, the inspiring speaker Jitske Kramer takes you on a fascinating journey. She talks about how people shape cultures and how cultures shape people. Full of beautiful stories and anthropological lessons about people, culture, change and leadership. About the interplay of Power & Love and the importance of good interaction and decision-making.

With efficient bullet point meetings and human campfire conversations. Anthropological insights to create and maintain strong and healthy organizations. Challenge yourself to consider how your secret tribal delights about cooperation and leadership fit in today’s modern open organizations.

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Have you ever looked at your organization as a tribe?

Jitske has. An organization is a living entity, with village squares and town halls (meeting rooms), alleyways and taverns where the real dialogue takes place (smoking areas and coffee corners). With chiefs (leaders), elders (regulatory bodies), hunters (sales), magicians (IT, HR, change managers, consultants) and gatherers (the fee earners). To truly understand the ins and outs of a tribe and to guide the so-called intangible organization culture, it is important to understand how people shape cultures.

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