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The forest fungi and the secret power of change champion networks

The forest fungi and the secret power of change champion networks

Captured during a 5-day trek in Tasmania's southwestern wilderness known as the Western Arthurs, this photograph reflects a journey undertaken four years prior, just before devastating bushfires swept through Tasmania, altering its pristine landscapes. The region,...

How good change practitioners can become invisible heroes

How good change practitioners can become invisible heroes

As change practitioners, we often feel that we create success behind the scenes. We design great change experiences, and if all goes well, then people won’t notice it. By this, I mean that if the impacted person has a smooth experience, and there are no negative...

New vs. old change management models

New vs. old change management models

The Evolution of Change Management Models                     Change management is a critical discipline for organizations navigating today’s fast-paced and complex business environment. At its core, change management...

How to eat strategy for breakfast

How to eat strategy for breakfast

One of Peter Drucker's famous quotes is that "Culture eats strategy for breakfast", indicating the importance of culture for organisations, more than its strategy. In this infographic we breakdown how culture can be broken down into its elements, i.e. behaviour and...

How the sea inspires a different way of managing change

How the sea inspires a different way of managing change

In taking my vacations in Hawaii I thought I would start a series of Change Management articles inspired by my trip to Hawaii. For those who have not been to Hawaii or have only stayed around Waikiki, the Islands of Hawaii is quite astoundingly beautiful.  There is...

Disco, diversity and managing change

Disco, diversity and managing change

I recently went to a concert to see some of the super soul bands of the 70s and 80s including The Jacksons, Sister Sledge, The Village People, and Pointer Sisters. In addition to funk and soul, there was a big component of disco music as well. I started becoming more...

5 things Eames taught me about agile project delivery

5 things Eames taught me about agile project delivery

Ray and Charles Eames, legendary mid-century designers, developed creative processes remarkably aligned with modern agile methodologies. Their approach emphasised iteration, resource respect, and systems thinking, offering valuable lessons for today's project teams...

Lessons in Change Management from “The Powers of Ten”

Lessons in Change Management from “The Powers of Ten”

In 1977, Ray and Charles Eames, celebrated for their iconic mid-century furniture, embarked on a cosmic journey. Their creation, "The Powers of Ten," takes viewers from an ordinary picnic on Earth to the edges of the observable universe, showcasing the vastness and...