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Tim WIllard #DESIGNtoCHANGE PODcast Year +2 with Ruud Janssen

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Sep 22, 2025
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Summary

In the #DESIGNtoCHANGE Podcast Season 5 episode "Year +2 with Tim Willard," hosted by Ruud Janssen, the speakers delved into the transformative intersections of event design, organizational development, and AI. Tim Willard, a certified director and organizational development practitioner, shared insights from his Navigate practice, emphasizing trust, collaboration, and the systemic approach of mess management in leadership teams. The Event Canvas methodology, developed by the Event Design Collective, was highlighted as a structured framework for designing events that align with stakeholder behaviors and expectations, fostering shared understanding and teamwork. Find the Full AI recap by Snapsight including Key Takeaways, Idea Cloud and Summary here: https://www.snapsight.com/live-channel/88646944-36b5-4b59-8b5e-f47a4c91039a/e1be71ca-a1cb-4f34-8ecd-1d9e0efd487e/attendee?tab=takeaways Tim introduced AI Praxis which is yet to be developed. Ruud introduced a concept integrating AI tools like Snapsight into strategic planning processes to enhance real-time data curation and synthesis. During the podcast, AI was employed to validate insights, track the use of the word "change," and gamify the conversation, showcasing its potential as a "third eye" that complements human creativity. The speakers explored AI’s role in navigating complex systems and its application in mess management, emphasizing adaptability and continuous improvement. The session revisited Tim’s work on Western Cape business scenarios during the COVID-19 pandemic, where he developed four possible outcomes: bungee rope, slipknot, tangled, and unraveling fast. Tim noted that the current state aligns most closely with the bungee rope scenario, characterized by slow recovery and partial reforms. The speakers also…