In the transformational change that we support we are often asked (implicitly) to change the original 'contract' that employees 'signed up for'. This immediately positions a before … [Read more...] about Strategic success into 2020 requires new social contracts with employees
- Strategy and Imperatives
“Presence of mind” – a game changer
The first time my young son got the puck in a game and purposely did not fire it off his stick immediately, I saw the power of "presence of mind" in action - it was a game … [Read more...] about “Presence of mind” – a game changer
“New normal”: adaptation required
All of us – Leaders, Managers, Employees – must think differently about our roles in this “new normal”. However, this will not come naturally. The new mindsets must be adopted at … [Read more...] about “New normal”: adaptation required
Fatal assumptions and setting projects up for success
"If we always do what we always did, we'll always get what we always got" - True and so what? Well, often (usually) we need to move ourselves and our people out of comfortable … [Read more...] about Fatal assumptions and setting projects up for success
“The Lords of Strategy”: book review
Outstanding! Relevant to those engaged in making change happen - strategy, consulting, implementation or all three. It becomes clear that as strategy has evolved, particularly … [Read more...] about “The Lords of Strategy”: book review
Why Social Media IS change
Social Creeper claims it is the biggest shift since the Industrial Revolution (outstanding short video here). Skeptical? The video is compelling - consider these quotes: By 2010 … [Read more...] about Why Social Media IS change
“Rethink, Reimagine, Reset”
Please do read this blog post "Rethink, Reimagine, Reset" - Idris Mootee, CEO of Idea Couture, is the author of four books, tens of published articles, and a frequent speaker at … [Read more...] about “Rethink, Reimagine, Reset”
Top 5 Questions for Leaders responsible for Strategic Change results
We ask these questions because leading and managing change is the economic imperative of our generation. It's not enough to know what to change - organizations must deliver ... and … [Read more...] about Top 5 Questions for Leaders responsible for Strategic Change results
Where should Change Management reside in an Org Structure?
This excellent question was posed on LinkedIn today. Of course there is no single answer – it must be custom. Key factors include: How much change is your organization facing in … [Read more...] about Where should Change Management reside in an Org Structure?
Change the world
Had a couple of conversations recently with friends and colleagues bemoaning various states of affairs from gun violence to proroguing Parliament. The conversation generally … [Read more...] about Change the world