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Learn from Failure BEFORE it Happens: The Change Pre-Mortem

August 4, 2025 / 367

When I arrived at my client, they were still reeling from a failed “digital transformation.” They’d spent months planning it. The deck was flawless, the... Continue reading

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From Change Process to Change Principles

July 30, 2025 / 336

We often treat organisational change like it’s a neat sequence of steps. But real change rarely behaves that way. It’s not a process to control;... Continue reading

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What People Really Mean When They Talk About Change

July 11, 2025 / 367

Have you ever wondered what people really mean when they talk about change? After many years of leading organisational change, I’ve learned that resistance isn’t... Continue reading

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Why Culture Matters in Mergers and Acquisitions

July 9, 2025 / 390

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are often seen through the lens of balance sheets, market share, and operational efficiencies. Yet, up to 70% of M&A deals... Continue reading

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Can you Engage Everyone?

June 26, 2025 / 387

Can you engage everyone? And when is it better for people to move on from your organisation? This is a common leadership dilemma. We’ve all... Continue reading

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How Efficiency Savings Backfire

June 11, 2025 / 398

My local refuse collector complained to me today about waste. Not the waste in the bins but the wasted time generated by the new app... Continue reading

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Organisational Change and the Common Mole

June 6, 2025 / 423

Organisational Change and the Common Mole: In wintertime, when food is scarce, the Common Mole shrinks its head and brain, saving on brainpower until spring... Continue reading

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Ditch the Learning Pyramid! Focus on What REALLY Works.

May 22, 2025 / 1077

It’s time to ditch the Learning Pyramid and focus on what really works. Ever seen that popular ‘Learning Pyramid’ showing we only remember 5% from... Continue reading

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The Jedi Mind Trick and how to use it at work

May 8, 2025 / 702

My client emerged triumphant from a Board meeting declaring, “I used your Jedi Mind Trick!” “You have learned well Skywalker” I might have said if... Continue reading

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The Leadership Balancing Act: 5 Essential Tensions #4

April 29, 2025 / 665

PLANNING vs AGILITY: Plan meticulously but be ready to pivot. The conflict between planning and agility is a constant tension in leadership. We invest significant... Continue reading

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Learn from Failure BEFORE it Happens: The Change Pre-Mortem

From Change Process to Change Principles

What People Really Mean When They Talk About Change

Why Culture Matters in Mergers and Acquisitions

Can you Engage Everyone?

How Efficiency Savings Backfire

Organisational Change and the Common Mole

Ditch the Learning Pyramid! Focus on What REALLY Works.

The Jedi Mind Trick and how to use it at work

The Leadership Balancing Act: 5 Essential Tensions #4

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