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Resilience as the foundation for change capability
How do organisations truly build sustainable change capability? Change capability, change strength, agility, adaptability, there are many terms that describe what organisations need in a world of continuous change. And rightly so. Because change and transformation are not temporary projects, they have become a constant reality. Many factors contribute to an organisation’s ability to change, such as: Effective leadership in times of change, uncertainty and acceleration Strong


Leadership in Uncertain Times
To Listen! Everyone says it’s important. Every good consultant reminds you to do it. But let’s be honest: it’s harder than it sounds. Listening, showing empathy and acknowledging is especially important when things are uncertain and uncomfortable. Which, in change initiatives, transformations and today’s world of geopolitical, climate and economic shifts… is almost always the case. In one of my previous roles, I led a team during a period of a merger / acquisition and intense


Thriving in Times of Accelerating Transformation
On the train from Paris to Amsterdam, I found myself endlessly scrolling through my LinkedIn feed. I know, I know… I could have done something useful, read a book, or simply create some empty-time to recharge. But still… I scrolled. Three posts caught my attention, one after the other. The first was about the pace of transformation and innovation, especially around AI. The second one was about how ‘more, better, faster’ has become the norm in many organisations. The last o


Digital Transformation and AI are not a Change Project
Digital transformation is not something impacting our business - it’s how we do business. Too often, it's treated like a project: a...


Change Smart? Take a Pause!
You’ll probably recognise this: “We need to become more responsive for change, because we’re living in times of faster and more change. A...


The ‘Future State’ Does Not Exist
When looking at change, we often view it through three phases: Current State, Transition State, and Future State. These phases have been...


Embracing the State of Transition: the Liminal Space of Change
We often hear about the importance of understanding why change is necessary, envisioning the future, and answering the critical...


Stop Managing Resistance!
As I delivered a key note on developing organisational change capability, a visitor from another gathering at the venue interrupted...


Leading Change: Conversations over Communications
Over the years, I've witnessed numerous organizations embark on change and transformation journeys. Traditionally, change has been...


Change Happens; One Conversation at a Time
Sometimes you have an experience where something you already know becomes an epiphany and brings you to the essence of it. This happened...


"Nobody likes change !?"
"Nobody likes change" - I hear this statement occasionally and it’s often substantiated by ‘resistance is a natural human response to...
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