Hi, I am Manuel, founder of New Work by Design.I’ve worked with many companies that want to be more “New Work”. What this usually means to them is a mixture of agile product development and self-organization, but what they actually want are more engaged employees and more business success.What I doI specialize in New Work organizational design, helping companies implement just enough structure and process to ensure smooth operations and scalable growth without becoming bureaucratic.For whomI work with companies that seek to implement structure and processes but want to avoid bureaucratic stagnation. I guide them in establishing an organizational operating system that not only supports growth but also enhances their appeal as an employer - making the way they work the decisive reason why people join their company.How I do itOver the past decade, I've worked with three companies full-time, transforming them into New Work role models. Through these experiences, I've distilled the nine necessary key practices for a sustainable New Work implementation.I support companies in prioritizing, designing, implementing, and iterating the nine key practices in a way that serves their specific context while staying true to underlying principles that nourish self-organization and intrinsic motivation.Why I do itMy bigger goal is to create more fulfilling workplaces. I want us, as a society, to see and experience work differently. Not just as a job that pays the bills, but as a calling that energizes us and gives us meaning.I now support founders and organizational designers in making New Work a reality, making the way you work the decisive factor why people join and rave about your company.Who I amI started my career as a software engineer, which played to my strengths of being methodical and well-structured. However, I quickly became disillusioned by project management and client interactions that didn't feel "right".This led me to learn about Agile, Scrum, Lean, Kanban, and Lean Startup, gradually moving into the role as Agile Coach. I became proficient in supporting teams to work well together but noticed that systemic company issues stunted these improvements. This realization spurred my transition into organizational design, with a focus on motivation, relationships, and emotional intelligence.