Self-Management Panel : Community Leaders, Feb 17 2026

Описание: We all love the promise of self-management in the workplace: autonomy, trust, shared purpose. But what happens after the initial excitement fades? When momentum slows, when decisions stall, when old habits creep back in?
This session goes behind the scenes with leaders who’ve built and guided self-management communities across the U.S. to explore what truly sustains (or sinks) self-organizing systems.
Together we’ll unpack:
• What causes these organizations to arise
• Why communities struggle: and what this teaches us about power, participation, and purpose
• Designing for longevity: structures, rhythms, and rituals that keep energy alive
• From experiment to enduring community: lessons for anyone fostering autonomy
For you:
Whether you’re leading a team, shaping culture, or dreaming of launching self-management inside your own organization, this conversation will give you real stories, practical insights, and hard-won lessons from people who’ve lived it.
Come for the honesty. Stay for the learning. Leave ready to build something that lasts.

Panelists:

Rhea Ong Yiu is a convenor of high impact communities that are shaping the world towards the inevitable future with AI and emerging technologies.
I co-founded Teal Around the World, with the goal of bringing together like-minded individuals, thought leaders and changemakers in the space of teal, conscious leadership, progressive organizations and human-centered approaches to management. I activate change and bring cutting edge approaches that spark the dialogue and ignite movements that allow people to thrive. My mission in life is to turn Monday blues into bold breakthroughs that allow people to thrive in organizations and communities they're part of. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rheaongyiu/

Matthew Spaur has collaborated with The Teal Team for six years to promote self-management, personal wholeness, and evolving purpose. He is a lead member of the team that produces the Teal Landscape Report, and previously hosted and presented at Global Teal Meet-ups for the Americas. By day he's also a marketing consultant and WordPress expert. By night, he's a writer and audiobook narrator. https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewspaur/

Datise Biasi has spent 10+ years as a researcher, speaker, and expert on topics related to the Future of Work and Organizations. She is a seasoned facilitator in collaborative processes and self-management methodologies with12+ years working in large corps. Datise holds a Master of Education in Workplace Learning from the University of Toronto. ca.linkedin.com/in/datisebiasi

Robin P. Zander is an entrepreneur, strategist and author. With experience ranging from management consulting to the circus, he has devoted his life and career to working with individuals and companies to accelerate performance. Robin is the founder and CEO of Zander Media, a creative shop that makes irresistible explainer videos. He is also the executive director of Responsive Conference, an annual industry event about the future of work. Robin is the author of two books: "Responsive: What It Takes To Create A Thriving Organization" and "How To Do A Handstand,” a national bestseller in Japan. https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinpeterzander/

Dom DiChiara helps teams and organizations build adaptive and efficient operating systems that allow people to do their best work and be their best selves. Dom is an avid team builder, game player, and is always exploring how organizations can become both more human and more effective at the same time. He has helped Fortune 50s in the healthcare and finance space transform their cultural and operating constructs, is the co-founder of Self-Management USA, and holds a MBA from Carnegie Mellon (and as many cats as he can get his hands on). https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominicdichiara/

Facilitator :

Kat Higgins is an executive consultant and self-management enthusiast who has led transformations at Fortune 50s in Finance, Tech, and Managed Services. She is tireless proponent for equity and has no limits on the scope of her vision. She is a co-founder of Self-Management USA, and currently lives in South Bend, Indiana near her 2 children and pup, Cookie. https://www.linkedin.com/in/agilekat/