Beyond Strategy – Why Organizations Need Social, Cultural and Digital Technologies

Abstract

In a world shaped by complexity, uncertainty, and rapid societal change, organizations need new navigation systems. Traditional strategy models often fall short—what’s missing is a deeper integration of social, cultural and digital technologies into critical business processes. TAEC designs transformative processes that not only make change tangible and dynamic but also cultivate a collective awareness of key issues. After all, organizations are not defined by contracts, buildings, or departments—but by people, whose needs and motivations determine success. We help companies not just observe societal shifts but actively shape them. Through exploratory methods, teams develop a shared understanding of trends and their impact, translating them into concrete actions for future-focused topics such as leadership, employer branding, sustainability, and digitalization. We consider: Why an actively lived team culture is the core of a future-ready organization; How social, cultural and digital technologies enable organizations to not just manage change but actively drive it; Why strategy development must be exploratory, participatory, and values-driven.

Presenters

Jan Stassen
Founder, Technology, Culture, Society, TAEC - The Art of Embodying Change, Berlin, Germany

Details

Presentation Type

Innovation Showcase

Theme

Organizational Studies

KEYWORDS

CULTURE, TECHNOLOGY, CHANGE, FUTURE, DEVELOPMENT, VALUES