The Moment Everything Clicked One of our most memorable moments as change consultants came unexpectedly. A client burst into our office, practically glowing with excitement.... Continue reading
You’ve seen it happen. A talented leadership team identifies a problem, implements a solution, and six months later – the problem is back. Often worse... Continue reading
Every leader dreads the moment when organisational survival demands workforce reductions. The numbers don’t work. The market has shifted. The business model needs fundamental restructuring.... Continue reading
“When the best leader’s work is done, the people say, ‘We did it ourselves!'” – Lao Tzu. This 2,500-year-old observation from the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao... Continue reading
Walk into any boardroom during a transformation initiative, and you’ll hear familiar refrains: “We need to communicate the vision better.” “People just need to understand... Continue reading
Peter Drucker’s famous quote has become one of the most misapplied pieces of business wisdom in modern leadership. “Culture eats strategy for breakfast” rolls off... Continue reading
After analysing 615 employees across 9 organizations undergoing major change, researchers discovered something fascinating: it’s not what people DO that predicts resistance—it’s what they’re THINKING. Most... Continue reading
As leaders, we often wonder why our teams gravitate toward resisting organisational change. The uncomfortable truth is that resistance offers instant gratification. So how do... Continue reading
Whether you’re giving up smoking or sit-down meetings it pays to use a habit to kick a habit. In the words of the philosopher Erasmus... Continue reading
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