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7 reasons traditional change programmes fail (and what to do instead)

How many times have you led, been involved in (or subjected to!) a big change programme? And how many times have these time-consuming and emotionally draining exercises been classed as […]

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7 reasons traditional change programmes fail (and what to do instead)

How many times have you led, been involved in (or subjected to!) a big change programme? And how many times have these time-consuming and emotionally draining exercises been classed as […]

Knowing what makes your team tick with the SCARF® Model

Change often fails because leaders underestimate how strongly people react to uncertainty. Neuroscience research from Dr David Rock highlights five social factors that influence how people respond to change. This […]

Beating change fatigue: A leader’s checklist

Change can be exhausting for teams. The challenge for leaders is helping people cope with it. Use this quick checklist to support your team during periods of change. Build trust […]

Conversation starters for leading change

One of the most powerful tools leaders have during times of change is the conversations they have with their teams. Instead of presenting a finished plan, use questions and prompts […]

How to cope with the pace of change

Whilst running organisation change sessions with leaders and managers, one question comes up time and time again: “When are things going to settle down?” It’s a completely understandable question, even […]

The perfect people strategy

Is your people strategy sitting in a shared drive – long, detailed and slightly overwhelming? Packed with priorities, values, action plans and metrics? Well-intentioned, but let’s be honest – not […]

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