Jana Werner
Executive in residence of enterprise strategy at Amazon Web Services and coauthor of the HBR article 'Become an Octopus Organization' and the book The Octopus Organization, focusing on organizational design and transformation.
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Dec 9, 2025 • 34min
Moving Beyond the Slow, Hierarchical Organization
Jana Werner, an executive in residence at Amazon Web Services and coauthor of The Octopus Organization, explores how traditional companies often operate like outdated factories. She advocates for an octopus model, emphasizing decentralized decision-making and empowering teams. Jana shares insights on fostering customer-centricity, balancing autonomy with alignment, and embedding innovation across all levels. She also highlights the importance of leadership in creating a culture that prioritizes rapid experimentation and relentless focus on real solutions.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 0sec
Phil Le-Brun & Jana Werner: How Organizations Thrive When They Have Three Hearts
Jana Werner, a global executive advisor focused on clarity and humane workplaces, and Phil Le-Brun, an executive coach on adaptive organizations, discuss why some organizations are rigid while others thrive with three hearts. They contrast Tin Man vs Octopus models. Topics include the three hearts of clarity, ownership, curiosity; anti-patterns that sabotage change; and practical moves to empower teams and simplify communication.
