Topi Jokinen is one of the founders of a small Finnish company in the construction sector called Vertia. Since 2018, Topi has been leading a transformation in the company based on the idea of self-organising cells to help it grow and develop. He is perhaps the first CEO I have met who has done this level of personal and professional development and he shares with heart and humility what his leadership journey has been. We also talk about Vertia’s radical structures and practices, such as a transparent and collaborative salary model, as well as what Topi has learned about stepping back and letting go as a co-founder and CEO.
Resources:
- The Vertia case study produced by Amara Collaboration
- Vertia’s website
- A page about the Advice Process and collaborative decision making from the Reinventing Organisations wiki
How to follow Topi:
- Twitter: @TopiJokinen