8 weeks later: reflections, reports & what’s next


Hi folks,

It’s been eight weeks since Responsive Conference 2025. The world continues to be chaotic, but our Responsive peers keep up the good work — adapting, connecting, and leading through change.


Work in Progress – A Report

Virginie Raphael and her team at Work in Progress have just released the Work in Progress report, a free report from Responsive Conference 2025.

This is a beautifully designed paper, which contains reflections from Responsive speakers and attendees about work and how we can adapt to change. Read essays from...

  • Vivienne Ming, PhD — The Purpose Paradox
  • Eldra Jackson III — Humans & Work
  • Suzy Welch — Becoming You
  • Brian Elliott — Standing Up for a Break
  • Doug Kirkpatrick — Watch Your Language

And more...


The Teal Landscape

Friends of Responsive at the Teal Team have put out an annual report about the Teal Landscape. For context and a primer, Reinventing Organizations by Frederic Laloux is required reading!

They conducted interviews with 300+ organizations from around the world to share the latest from companies embracing Teal practices.

(You'll see familiar names.)


Snafu Conference – March 5, 2026

Organizations have to be resilient to survive in the modern world of work. So do individuals. One of the most overlooked skills in the 21st century is the ability to sell — to advocate, influence, and persuade.

To complement Responsive Conference, we’ve launched something new: The Snafu Conference. This event is for anyone who needs to advocate for their ideas, raise funds, or lead with influence — especially if you’ve never thought of yourself as a salesperson.

Like Responsive Conference, it’s built around real conversations, immersive experiences, and a community of thoughtful doers — but this time, the focus is on mastering the art of authentic persuasion.

Join us on March 5, 2026, at the Oakland Museum of California for a day that will change how you think about genuine selling, authentic connection, and storytelling.

Learn more about The Snafu Conference, the latest experience from the Responsive team.

Until next time,
Robin and the Responsive team

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