Why most change happens too slowly, and what to do about it
Is the retail sector teaching us a valuable lesson? Why are previously successful businesses failing to keep the initiative? And what can other sectors learn? Read more
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How to make big change? Start small.
Large organisations making big changes could learn lessons in agility from smaller firms. Read more
The Power of Perspective
We all make quick judgements about the people around us, based on the information we have available. This is completely normal and necessary but can lead to problems if we don't stop to consider that there may be other perspectives. Read more
Business Change: The secret ingredient that makes all the difference
Effective change is about creating a movement within your organisation, so engaging at an emotional level is where it starts Read more
How to ease the pain of change
Change in the workplace can be painful and has many parallels with the grieving process. A little empathy can go a long way towards helping colleagues adapt. Read more
Three steps to ensuring your business changes take flight
With the end of 2017 in sight, many of us are resolving to make growth-driving changes in the coming year, especially given the uncertainty around topics such as Brexit. Understanding and harnessing the hidden forces in every organisation will be critical to success. Read more
Why Change Now?
In the digital age, change is a journey, not a destination. Nobody wants their organisation to be the next Blockbuster, Kodak or Nokia so how do some businesses stay ahead of the curve while others lag behind? Read more
Real or Not?
How often have you made judgements about people or a situation that turned out to be completely different to what you thought at the time? Ever wondered why in some cases the person you are talking to you just doesn't get where you are coming from and vice versa? This article explores why that is. Read more
Is the Concept of a Release Date Still the Right Answer?
When the world changes we can hold onto traditions and industry norms longer than we should, forgetting what they were designed to address in the first place. A good test is whether you would set things up that way if you were designing it from scratch today. Read more
Collaboration with the University of Gloucestershire
New talent is the lifeblood that drives innovation and fresh thinking, so we need to carefully consider our role in their learning and growth as people, while they are still studying. They are the future. Read more