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Blog
05 Dec 2023

Understanding the soft – but critical – side of change management

Don’t underestimate the power of having fun at work, and a little celebration and recognition from managers and especially leaders can go a long way.

Blog
24 Nov 2023

How a better work-life balance transforms culture change

Leaders must set the tone - keeping physically and mentally fit helps the decision-making process and inspires others in the organization to be open and collaborative.

Blog
20 Nov 2023

Leaders must use the power of storytelling to supercharge change management

Leading successful transformation is challenging at the best of times but strong narratives that involve the people likely to be affected – and told from their perspective – can help.

Blog
14 Nov 2023

Trust is a must – the human dynamics that unlock integrated business planning success

IBP brings structure, but real transformation requires engaging hearts and minds. Leaders should focus on building trust, creative tension, and shared commitment.

Blog
09 Nov 2023

How to overcome ‘change fatigue’ to manage successful transformations

Employees across all industries are becoming less tolerant of future disruption. But with the right tactics – and by taking the Proven Path – leaders can engage teams, break down resistance, and achieve meaningful evolution.

Blog
19 Oct 2023

Reclaiming sense in the age of technology overload – is there an app for that?

In a world saturated with tech solutions, it can be hard to discern genuine utility from digital distraction. Businesses must beware the pitfalls of tech allure and press the case for genuine data integration.

Blog
16 Oct 2023

Delays expected – why latest airline struggles show the post-pandemic reality

As airline struggles show, UK PLC is still recovering lost capacity post-pandemic. Businesses must invest in resilience and clearly communicate to manage customer expectations.

Blog
11 Oct 2023

Moving technology from the planning room to the board room to accelerate change

Modern businesses have to be agile and dynamic to thrive. Yet outdated ways of working are causing a disconnection between the boardroom, where PowerPoint and Excel remain, and our new information reality.

Blog
09 Oct 2023

Stop obsessing about precise details – and use forecasting to manage uncertainty

It’s counter-productive to pin all hopes and excuses on precise predictions in an increasingly uncertain world. Holding planners & managers accountable for detailed perfection will create an impossible burden and hamper meaningful business transformation.

Blog
27 Jul 2023

How the mismanagement of Thames Water turns up the heat on business leaders to not be greedy

A lack of investment in innovation and short-term thinking has left the UK’s largest water company floundering, but others can learn from the sorry episode so they don’t suffer a sinking feeling.

Blog
20 Jul 2023

Global warming is a searingly hot topic – and business leaders must do more before it’s too late

Record temperatures around the world should be alarming for everyone, but the onus is on organizations to take meaningful action, for the sake of humanity.

Blog
30 Jun 2023

My first foray into Gartner’s Supply Chain Symposium….

Oliver Wight Partner Ben Collins shares his experience and learnings from attending the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium earlier this month.