June 10, 2025

Episode 141: Organizational Effectiveness & Team Design for Change with Jenna Cohen

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld interviews Jenna Cohen, Senior Vice President of Team Effectiveness at LEAD3R. They have a thoughtful discussion on the evolving role of organizational development and how effective teams are designed, not just built.

Dane and Jenna explore why proactive planning and culture-setting are key to long-term success, how to create the right conditions for teams to thrive during change, and the importance of mid-level leadership and peer alignment in cross-functional work. Plus, Jenna shares innovative exercises for building strong team dynamics.

Whether you’re an executive, team leader, or just passionate about building healthier organizations, this episode offers insights on how to make team effectiveness a strategic advantage.

Organizational Effectiveness & Team Design for Change with Jenna Cohen

Guest Bio

Jenna has ~20 years of experience leading high-impact leadership, team and organization programs across industries. In her work, Jenna partners with leaders to create team and organization environments where business results are achieved through connected and engaged people. Prior to LEAD3R (Enspira), she worked at Biogen, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston. She earned her MBA from Simmons College School of Management and holds an undergraduate degree in Communications and International Relations from Boston University. Jenna loves travel and the outdoors and is the mother of three beautiful children and a black and chocolate lab.