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Your Company is Too Rigid. Here’s How to Make it "Polymorphic"

May 13, 2026·31 min
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How does corporate culture evolve alongside technology? We explore how AI HR tools are reshaping business design with Perry Timms, an expert with 24 years of HR expertise.The world is moving too fast for traditional, rigid hierarchies. If your company can’t shift, adapt, and change shape in real-time, it’s already falling behind. Today on Happy@Work, I’m talking to the incredible Perry Timms about the concept of the Polymorphic Organization.Forget the static org chart. We’re talking about building a business that is fluid, human-centric, and powered by the right tech. Perry breaks down how to move away from "command and control" and toward a system that actually thrives in the 2026 landscape.If you’re a leader, a founder, or an HR professional tired of the same old "best practices," Perry’s visionary approach to business design is exactly what you need.Connect with Perry Timms:https://www.linkedin.com/in/perrytimms/🕒 Timestamps:00:00 - intro01:34 - self-presentation of Perry02:45 – concept of polymorphic organization 04:55 – what are the advantages of polymorphic organization 07:55 – what are the types of mental models suitable for the polymorphic organization 11:09 – challenges for leaders15:03 – employee ownew company20:30 – what should the leader do to change the behavior of employees 25:09 – balance between changes and stability28:56 – 3 main tips for Leaders from Perry TimmsSubscribe to Happy@Work for more episodes on building a workplace that actually works for people.Discover the text version of podcast episodes posted weekly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/happyatworkclub/#CorporateCulture #HRStrategy #FutureOfWork #BusinessDesign #Leadership #HappyAtWork #PerryTimms

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