Do you know the true costs involved when organisational change doesn't go the way you planned?

Sometimes, we need to hear real-life stories of the unintended and unplanned consequences of organisational change going wrong, to understand how to do things better. Here’s a very personal story that illustrates how the simplest thing that hasn’t been considered, can have a big knock-on effect.

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What’s on the horizon bringing more change and uncertainty? Part I…

In the first of two posts looking at the latest research on global forecasts, this blog explores some of the macro level issues that are being predicted, creating the backdrop of the wider system in which organisations are operating. In the next post, we’ll look at what this might mean for leaders and organisations.

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Book Review - Who can you trust? Rachel Botsman

Originally published in 2018, this book explores the background to how trust has developed and changed. Dipping into psychology, technology, the coming to power of Donald Trump and a host of other stories that beautifully illustrate her arguments, this book feels more relevant now as we seem to be facing an increasing erosion of trust in our institutions and technology platforms. A thought-provoking read that will leave you thinking long after you finish it.

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Three ways to get more comfortable with change

Change often gets a bad rap and particularly when we look at it from an organisation perspective. It can feel overwhelming and become a much bigger deal than it really is. As a result, it can get interpreted by our brains as something we should be scared of. Here are three ways that could help to reframe this.

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