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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I really don’t agree with a decision, but I need to lead my team through it. What do I do?

When leaders really don’t agree with a decision that’s driving change, but have to lead their team through it, there can be a feeling of conflict. Asking ourselves a few questions and exploring what’s behind those feelings can help us to support our team better.

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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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You’re responsible for leading a change you don’t agree with… what do you do?

One of the most common topics I cover with leaders when we talk about organisational change is about how to get everyone on board with what’s going to be different and keep disruption and worry for everyone involved to a minimum. 

But what happens when a leader isn’t completely on board with a change and may not agree with the decision they need to roll out?

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