Hi there - In 2015, the authors of Responsive Org wrote “the future is becoming increasingly difficult to predict.” Today, with global instability, political partisanship, and an ever more rapid rate of change, those words feel prescient. The tension between organizations optimized for predictability and the unpredictable world we inhabit has reached a breaking point. Only organizations built to adapt are going to survive. I founded Responsive Conference because I had witnessed the same...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi there – We’re five weeks into 2025 and what a world we’re in. During tumultuous times, I know of no better way to build resilience than to bring people together and so I’m delighted to share some updates about RC 2025. As previously, we’re running the conference at the Oakland Museum of California on Sept. 17-18, 2025. The theme this year is “Design for change.” We are placing a renewed focus on how to build adaptable and resilient organizations amidst rapid change, which the authors of...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi there - While the Responsive team is working to make RC 2025 an even better experience, let’s take a moment to look back. All of the videos from RC 2024 are available on YouTube. Three great sessions are included below, and you can see all of the recorded sessions here. The Evolving Role of AI with Anna Binder (Asana) and AJ Thomas HR Heretics podcast with Melanie Naranjo Lori Fogarty, CEO of Oakland Museum of California We couldn’t be more excited to be back at the Oakland Museum of...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi there - Welcome back to the Responsive newsletter. “Remember, sometimes feedback comes in very ugly wrapping—but that doesn’t mean there’s not a gift inside.”-Carole Robin, co-founder Leaders in Tech It’s been just over a month since Responsive Conference 2024. Those of you who joined us know what an incredible 2-day experience it was! For the rest of you around the world, we look forward to sharing some of the event with you, as well. Responsive Conference 2024 sold out, with more than...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi there - The week is finally here. Responsive Conference 2024 kicks off just two days from now. Time highlights some of the exciting things that are happening this week, give some shoutouts to the people who made it possible, and give a sneak peak into what happens after. “The longer you have to wait for something, the more you will appreciate it when it finally arrives.” - Susan Gale The Oakland Museum of California Responsive Conference 2024 is taking place at the Oakland Museum of...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hi there - Welcome back to the weekly Responsive newsletter! “Remember, sometimes feedback comes in very ugly wrapping—but that doesn’t mean there’s not a gift inside.” - Carole Robin, PhD Responsive Conference 2024 is only 9 days away! We have more than 40 speakers on stage and 250 attendees coming from around the world. If you are a Founder, CEO, or People Leader, this is an event that you don't want to miss. Join us Sept. 18-19 in Oakland With Responsive Conference 2024 coming up in just...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Hi there - Welcome to the weekly Responsive newsletter! Here’s what we have for you today: A quote from our speaker, Sally Thornton Some of our speakers at Responsive Conference 2024 A special offer “If you follow your energy, inevitably beautiful things bloom.” - Sally Thornton Who You Will See at Responsive Conference 2024 Robin here. Responsive Conference 2024 is only sixteen days away. I can’t believe we’ll be at the Oakland Museum of California together so soon! One of my projects...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Hi there - Welcome to the weekly Responsive newsletter! Here’s what we have for you today: A quote from our speaker, Cat Bohannon How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution A Dinner for Primates Additional resources “We live, at all times, both in the present and in the long rivers of evolutionary time.” - Cat Bohannon How The Female Body Drove 200 Millions Years of Human Evolution Cat Bohannon is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and academic who got her PhD...
7 months ago • 2 min read
Hi there - Welcome to the weekly Responsive newsletter! Here’s what we have for you today: A quote on change How to foster connection in a distributed world Additional resources Join us in September! "Change is scary, but sometimes it leads to great things." - Fear in ‘Inside Out’ by Pixar Responsive Conference is the HR and company culture event happening this fall. At Responsive Conference 2024, we have more than 35 speakers coming from around the world. The agenda is updated with some...
8 months ago • 2 min read
