In this Flight Club episode, Klaus Leopold talks with Stephan Neck about the art of strategy across all Flight Levels®. With his rich leadership background, Stephan shares how Flight Levels enables organizations to bridge the gap between strategy formulation and execution. They dive into topics like how to keep strategies adaptive, the importance of real-time feedback, and the role of leadership in driving meaningful change. Stephan’s military experience offers a unique perspective on linking st...
Oct 02, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 2
This episode was originally recorded in German and transformed into this voiceover version with the help of artificial intelligence and some manual input. We're not quite where we'd like to be in terms of quality yet. However, we firmly believe that AI is constantly improving, and we're getting better at using this tool to produce great results in the future. So, if you speak German, it's definitely worth checking out the original version of this episode on the German Flight Club Podcast . In th...
Sep 11, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode of the Flight Club podcast, Klaus Leopold had a great conversation with Mike Freislich about the relationship between Conway's Law and Flight Levels®. They explored how Conway's Law highlights the impact of communication structures on system design and how Flight Levels® can mitigate negative effects by focusing on value flow through work systems topologies and flight routes. Mike shared practical insights and real-world examples, explaining how organizations can enhance communic...
Jun 25, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this Flight Club episode, Klaus Leopold chats with Roland Pürzer about the powerful combination of Hoshin Kanri and Flight Levels® at SIEMENS. Hoshin Kanri, a cornerstone of the SIEMENS Development Principles, has been strategically leveraged by Roland to solidify their strategy work. To make the comprehensive nature of Hoshin Kanri more approachable, he mapped the key artifacts to the strategic interface of Flight Levels - SOFI, and then visually presented these elements on a Flight Level 3 ...
Jun 12, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode of the Flight Club podcast, Klaus Leopold chats with Jean-Paul Bayley (JP) about the transformative power of Flight Levels® in organizational communication and learning. They delve into how Flight Levels® facilitates better alignment and collaboration across different levels of a company, breaking down silos and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. JP shares compelling examples and practical insights on implementing these concepts, highlighting their impact on both team...
May 29, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode of the Flight Club, Klaus Leopold chats with the Flight Levels Guide ® Alisa Ströbele about the intersections of Flight Levels and SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) in organizational development. Alisa shares some compelling examples from her extensive experience, which illuminated the practical benefits of using Flight Levels to improve the SAFe implementation. Tune in to discover how Flight Levels can complement your SAFe initiatives, and don't forget to subscribe to our podcast fo...
May 15, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In the Flight Club “Organizational Design”, our guest, Jose Casal , and Klaus Leopold dive into the world of innovative management practices. They unravel the complexities of organizational development, peppering the discussion with insights that challenge conventional wisdom and highlight the potential of adopting Flight Levels® in organizational design. The conversation is an invitation to rethink how organizations can navigate the complexities of today's business environment. Whether you're a...
Apr 28, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode of Flight Club, Klaus talks with Josep Riudabets to explore the art of mapping your organization. Josep shares his wealth of experience and provides practical advice on how to visually capture the essence of an organization's workflow. They dive into the significance of understanding your organization's dynamics, the impact of visualization in fostering team collaboration, and how mapping can serve as a catalyst for transformation and efficiency. This conversation is not just abo...
Apr 16, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode of the Flight Club podcast, we had the pleasure of discussing with Simon Klaiber how the strategic thinking embedded in Flight Level 3 is applicable across an organization, not just at the top. “Flight Levels on all Levels” was the motto. Simon shared insights on the misconceptions surrounding Flight Levels, particularly on level 3, which is often mistakenly thought to be reserved for upper management. He stressed that strategic thinking and implementation should permeate all lev...
Apr 02, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode of Flight Club by Flight Levels Academy, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Nagesh Sharma to explore the intriguing world of Flight Levels®. Our conversation delved into how this innovative approach seamlessly integrates with, rather than replaces, existing frameworks and methods within companies. Throughout our discussion, Nagesh shared insights and experiences that highlighted his deep understanding and passion for the subject. This episode is a treasure trove of knowledge...
Mar 18, 2024•33 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Flight Levels is a thinking model, not a rigid framework. It helps organizations find the best practices for themselves. Kulawat Wongsarosh uses the analogy of a hot pot cookbook to explain Flight Levels. Just like a cookbook provides recipes but not ingredients or pots, Flight Levels offers a guide but not a one-size-fits-all solution. This video discusses the 7-step Flight Levels approach developed by Kulawat Wongsaroj to help organizations improve collaboration and address pain points. The in...
Mar 05, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of the Flight Club podcast, we had the wonderful opportunity to chat with , who brings incredible insights and experiences to our field. The conversation touched on many fascinating topics, particularly Andreas's unique take on Flight Levels® and network organizations, making it extremely relevant in today's world. Klaus was was completely engaged in our conversation, exploring ideas and sharing stories that really brought to life the practical aspects of what we discussed. We en...
Feb 19, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Kirill Klimov and Klaus Leopold discuss the unique features of Flight Levels and Kirill’s background in product development and organizational development. Learn how Flight Levels can help organizations with their growth pains and how Kirill’s experience as a physicist has helped him is his work.
Jan 30, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1
