Posts in Transformation
The Quiet Influencers: Recognising the Subtle Change Champions in Your Organisation

I’ll admit it: I lost a couple of good hours each day this week to distraction.

Like many, I've been caught up in the “culture of personality festival” that is the US election cycle.

And yet for someone who thinks deeply and often about change and leadership...this spectacle is the opposite of how anything actually gets done. Real change is driven by consistent, low-fuss, purpose driven effort—usually from people who aren’t looking for the limelight.

Look beyond formal titles or outgoing personalities. Instead, notice who people trust with questions, who others go to for guidance, and who brings a steadying presence to the team.

An article on how Quiet Influencers are a vital part of change strategy, which also doubles as my own sublte ode to those types I've met along the way. Thanks as always...I won't tag you here, even though you deserve it!

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The Indisputable Numbers Behind the Value of “Why” in Organisational Transformation

“Every organisation I work with seems to be in a constant state of flux. They can't all be at Level 1 maturity! Does anyone know what they are doing yet?!"

This tongue in cheek musing by a topflight change manager, captures a common frustration across industries. It raises a critical question: does anyone get their transformation right...?

Somewhat recent research from Harvard Business School "Top 20 Business Transformations of the Last Decade" provides some compelling answers.

Organisations don’t just thrive because they adopt new technologies or pivot strategically. Instead, they do so by anchoring their transformation efforts in a powerful “Why”—a purpose that transcends profit. The numbers tell the story: purpose-driven transformations aren’t just aspirational; they deliver tangible results.

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