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The article presents an interview with Anja Förster on the concept of transformation. Topics include the challenges of embracing uncertainty and change, the difference between superficial change and deep transformation, and the importance of mindfulness and self-awareness in navigating these processes. It mentions difference between transformation and simple change, and the role of mindfulness in navigating uncertainty.

An interview with Lena Mardon, co-author of "Company Culture Design," is presented. She discussed the fluid nature of organizational culture, emphasizing the importance of recognizing individual perspectives and experiences in shaping it. She also stressed the significance of openness and humility when engaging in discussions about culture, advocating for a mindset of curiosity and learning.

The article presents an interview with Karl Schattenhofer, exploring the concept of self-organization and its practical implications. Topics covered include the definition and understanding of self-organization, its application in various contexts such as teams and organizations, and the potential solutions. Schattenhofer emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between different forms of self-organization and highlights the role of leadership in facilitating self-management.

The article offers information on an exploration of self-organization, focusing on an interview with René Schneider, a Servant Leader at DB Systel in Berlin. Topics include the definition and implementation of self-organization in large companies, the transformation from traditional to agile structures, and Servant Leadership as a concept of leadership.

The article focuses on the expansion of the concept of mindfulness, termed "Achtsamkeiten," by Mike Sandbothe, Reyk Albrecht, and Hubert Ostermaier. Topics include the historical evolution of mindfulness from esotericism to mainstream acceptance, the development of mindfulness as a fitness trend, and the authors' multidimensional approach, introducing individual, social, and ecosystem-based mindfulness exercises in their book "Achtsamkeiten."

An interview with Stefanie Puckett, a psychologist, is presented. He explore the concept of self-organization. Topics include the definition and contexts of self-organization in psychology, agile methodologies, and the TEC model of agile organizational culture. Puckett emphasizes the importance of autonomy for individuals and teams, discussing practical benefits and potential limitations of self-organization, and highlighting societal and organizational barriers.

An interview with Robert Wiechmann, a consultant and coach specializing in agile transformations is presented. He delineated self-management as individual task management, while self-organization refers to group autonomy in decision-making and process adaptation. He highlighted the importance of teamwork in self-organization, highlighting how teams must develop their processes, such as deciding on utilizing training budgets independently.

The article offers information on the selected books of the year 2023 by pro zukunft and changeX, focusing on inspiring works that critically reflect on societal developments and open new perspectives. Topics include the concept of "Faltung" (folding) proposed by Anders Levermann, the connection between time perception and Western rationalist worldview by Jenny Odell, and the idea of epistemic injustice discussed by philosopher Miranda Fricker.

An interview with Saskia Eschenbacher, an expert in adult education and counselling, is presented. She highlighted the importance of questioning entrenched beliefs, unearthing their impact on cognition and feelings, and the ensuing transformative journey. She emphasized the imperative need for a new mind-set and approach to address the significant societal changes.

The article focuses on the challenges of changing ingrained mental models, as discussed in Svenja Hofert's book on mental patterns and models. Topics include the impact of mental models on decision-making, the presentation of various outdated models hindering progress, and Hofert's approach of introducing alternatives and coaching tips for transitioning from old to new mental models.

The article focuses on the value of work and how it is perceived in society. It explores questions related to the value of work, the boundaries between work and leisure, and the factors that contribute to people considering their work as valuable. It also discusses the concept of work in the context of learning and the role of leisure and downtime in the learning process. It suggests that relaxation and contemplation are essential for fostering creativity and innovation.

An interview with Lennart Keil, an organizational developer and co-author of the book "unlearning hierarchy: Expedition into Self-organization," is presented. When asked about the concept of self-organization, he explained that it refers to the spontaneous emergence of order in complex systems without central control. He said that he finds the term "self-organization" fitting and helpful as it focuses on autonomy, leadership, and decentralization.

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The article presents the discussion on book selection being about narcissism as a socially determining force. Topics include Earth Crisis creating an unusual, new look at conflicts, around beliefs; and individualization, subjectivation, singularization being the terms describing the growing importance of the individual in modern societies.

The article focuses on Klaus Konrad's book "Enabling Self-Directed Learning," highlighting the rising trend of self-directed learning in education. Konrad explores the theoretical and practical aspects of self-directed learning, emphasizing its relevance in today's society and the importance of fostering skills like creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration to empower students with greater autonomy in their learning journey.

The article focuses on embracing radical acceptance and acknowledging the shifting paradigms in today's world, challenging conventional strategies like Stephen R. Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People." Topics include Anja Förster's approach to transformation, emphasizing inner growth, resilience, and the cultivation of "superpowers" such as radical acceptance, empowerment, flexibility, and experimentation to navigate uncertain times effectively.

An interview with Professor Eckard Koenig and Gerda Volmer founders of systemic coaching in Germany and conducting training in systemic organizational consulting and systemic coaching is presented. Topics include talks about systemic view; and examines in general, what the individuals need to know to understand systemic thinking.

The interview with Elisabeth Goebel is presented. Topics include considered that what is and what should self-organization be and what does it take to make it possible as these and a few other questions for Elisabeth Göbel; and focuses on other contexts in which self-organization is discussed and with which different meanings are given.

The article delves into the intricate nature of work, highlighting its contradictions and paradoxes. It examines the expectations placed on work, such as providing meaning, self-fulfillment, and happiness, while also acknowledging precarious employment, low wages, lack of recognition, stress, and burnout. It raises questions about how the value of work is determined, explores the relationship between work and meaning, examines the concept of invisible and unpaid work.

An interview with Tina Seeger and Katharina Schorling-Wolf, Senior Experts in Leadership & Executive Development at Robert Bosch GmbH, is presented. Topics include the importance of regular communication and mutual coordination, and the need for a positive attitude and investment in the relationship level to make job sharing successful.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including "non-sustainability and unsustainability"; "urban gardens and the future of the city", and "the economic importance of nature and environmental protection".

The article focuses on a diverse array of topics including urban gardening, sustainability, social innovation, and the challenges posed by environmental issues and economic transformation.

An interview with Ana-Cristina Grohnert is presented. Topics include talks about diversity that is not just a communication or HR issue that you use to polish image or position yourself as an attractive employer and considered that but decisive for the creativity and innovative ability of companies.

An interview with Michaela Moser and Liane Metzler on Self-Organization is presented. Topics include talks about what do you they need to know to understand self-organization; and focuses on several others as are there other contexts in which self-organization is discussed and with which different meanings.

An interview with Silke Luinstra on Self-Organization is presented. Topics include talks about other contexts in which self-organization is discussed and with which different meanings; and considered that opposite of self-organization; and focuses on the term self-organization wheather it is appropriate and helpful.

An interview with Georg Zepke, head of the Institute for Systemic Organizational Research in Vienna, is presented. Topics include explanation of self-organization that is used with different conceptual assumptions and with different backgrounds and it is a fundamental property of all social - maybe even all living - systems that they cannot be controlled centrally; the distinction between autogenic and autonomous self-organization; and organizational development, leadership and management.

An interview is presented with an entrepreneur Boris Gloger. Topics discussed include the advantages of self-organization; in society, in companies and other organizations barriers, obstacles and restrictions that block or limit self-organization; and biggest obstacles to more self-organization, and its importance.

The article presents an interview with Margret Rasfeld, educational innovator in Leipzig, Germany. It discusses her views on how Self-organization is a confusing term, and on closer inspection it is by no means clear what it actually means. It presents different perspectives can be found both in the understanding of self-organization and in concepts for its practical use implementation.

An interview is presented with Andreas Eilers. Topics discussed include the importance of understanding self-organization; his book "Crashkurs Selbstorganisation in agilen Teams" on self-organization in agile teams; and an information on barriers, obstacles and restrictions that block or limit self-organization.

An interview with Winfried Kretschmer, editor-in-chief and managing director of Software company, changeX, is presented. Topics include different perspectives can be found both in the understanding of self-organization and in concepts for its practical implementation; and working experience as freelance interim manager, mentor and agile information technology project manager from Karlsruhe.