The Importance of Urgency in Change – Video

John Kotter is widely regarded as the world’s foremost authority on leadership and change. In this Harvard interview he discusses why without a true sense of urgency, any change effort is doomed and how managers create and sustain urgency in their organisations. Read more

Avoid Leading one of 70% of Programmes that Fail

Guiding change may be the ultimate test of a leader because no business survives over the long term if it can’t reinvent itself. But, human nature being what it is, fundamental change is often resisted by the people it most affects: those in the trenches of the business. This means that leading change is both absolutely essential and incredibly difficult. Read more

13 Programme Transformation Success Factors

Below are 13 programme transformation success factors which could, if taken into consideration when approaching a programme of work, increase the chances of success. Read more

Transforming Giants – A Harvard Interview

An Interview with Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Professor, Harvard Business School. Some multinationals, despite their size, manage to be nimble, innovative, and connected with local communities. How? By placing greater emphasis on shared values and making a positive impact on the world. Read more