Wrestling with Pigs - Why Change Leaders Get Stuck in the Mud As change and transformation professionals you know the feeling: you’re deep in a change initiative, but progress is elusive. No matter how many workshops you run, how many stakeholder meetings you hold, or...
The numbers tell a story that most change leaders already sense. IBM's 2025 CEO study, surveying 2,000 executives globally, found that only around 25% of AI initiatives deliver expected ROI, and just 16% have scaled enterprise-wide. Investment in AI is accelerating at...
As digital acceleration and stakeholder scrutiny intensify, change leaders can no longer rely on gut feelings or generic feedback. The discipline is undergoing a seismic shift—from qualitative storytelling to quantifiable impact. Here’s why measurement is now the...
Managing multiple changes is not a new phenomenon for a lot of organisations. However, the value of managing change at a portfolio level is not clear for a lot of leaders. This is a review of academic research on the value of managing multiple change initiatives...
Air traffic control is one of the most sophisticated and high-stakes management systems in the world. Ensuring the safety of thousands of flights daily requires rigorous coordination, precise timing, and a structured yet adaptable approach. When failures occur, they...
Successful transformation is not just about having a clear strategy, the right technology, or a strong leadership team—it is about managing organisational energy effectively. Like a marathon, transformation requires a well-paced approach, allowing for the right...
Do We Really Need a View of Changes Across the Organisation? As the pace of change accelerates, senior leaders are increasingly asking for a comprehensive view of changes happening across the organisation. However, not everyone sees the need for this. Some change...
As the new year begins, it’s a natural time to reflect, refocus, and set the stage for success. For senior change and transformation professionals, this is an opportune moment to assess the upcoming portfolio of initiatives. Taking inspiration from Marie Kondo’s...
With complex, high-stakes change environments, change leaders know that success hinges on more than just strategies and frameworks. It rests on the ability to transform behaviours into habits—turning deliberate, effortful actions into automatic routines. After...
Clinical psychology principles integrated with change management strategies can increase organizational transformation success rates. This evidence-based guide explores cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques, evidence-based change management strategies, and...
Change adoption is arguably the most important metric in change management, yet it remains one of the hardest to measure well. Most organisations can tell you how many people attended training or received communications. Far fewer can tell you whether those people...
Change management practitioners are often tasked with ensuring that transitions are smooth and successful. However, to truly excel in this role, it’s crucial to embrace a systems thinking approach—an understanding that organisations are complex, interconnected systems...