Set a Direction Rather Than a Specific Goal Change Insight

Traditional change management often falters in complex, unpredictable environments. The Vector Theory of Change offers a resilient approach, emphasizing adaptable directions over fixed goals. This theory promotes continuous sensing, experimentation, and adaptation, allowing individuals and organizations to navigate change more effectively and thrive in uncertainty. Credit: This insight was inspired by Dave Snowden. Further Reading … Continue reading Set a Direction Rather Than a Specific Goal Change Insight

Don’t Try to Change People, Change How They Interact Change Insight

Change emerges organically through interactions and relationships within complex systems. Rather than imposing top-down mandates, create conditions that attract desired behaviors by strategically altering the environment. Facilitate sense-making processes and share stories that shape collective thought patterms, fostering natural adaptation and evolution. Credit: This insight was inspired by Dave Snowden. Further Reading Dissent Should Be … Continue reading Don’t Try to Change People, Change How They Interact Change Insight

Dissent Should Be Embraced, Not Suppressed Change Insight

Dissent is essential for meaningful dialogue, reflection, and commitment. Suppressing doubts or disagreements drives negativity underground, but surfacing them fosters understanding, ownership, and progress. “No” begins the path to genuine collaboration and effective change. Further Reading Conversation Is Action Don’t Try to Change People, Change How They Interact This page is part of a blook … Continue reading Dissent Should Be Embraced, Not Suppressed Change Insight

On Becoming Change Mahatma Gandhi

We must become the change we want to see in the world. Credit: Mahatma Gandhi Books: Mahatma GandhiOn Becoming Change Mahatma GandhiYour Beliefs Become Your Thoughts Mahatma GandhiQuotations: Mahatma GandhiOn Becoming Change Mahatma GandhiYour Beliefs Become Your Thoughts Mahatma GandhiTags: change (24) | Mahatma Gandhi (3)Google Web Search Photo Credits: Pixabay (Pixabay)This quotation is part of … Continue reading On Becoming Change Mahatma Gandhi

The World Doesn’t Change One Person at a Time Meg Wheatley

Despite current ads and slogans, the world doesn’t change one person at a time. It changes when networks of relationships form among people who share a common cause and vision of what’s possible. This is good news for those of us intent on creating a positive future. Rather than worry about critical mass, our work is to foster critical … | Meg Wheatley Continue reading The World Doesn’t Change One Person at a Time Meg Wheatley

Culture Is Emergent Chris Corrigan

A culture is emergent and is the result of millions of interactions, behaviours, artifacts and stories that people build up over time. It is unpredictable and results in surprise. The idea that a “culture change initiative” can be rolled out from the top of an organization is not only a myth, it’s a hidden form of colonization. And worse, the idea that people need to be changed in the way the … | Chris Corrigan Continue reading Culture Is Emergent Chris Corrigan

The Vector of Great Conversations A parallel between the vector theory of change and conversational leadership

Writing with AI Isn’t Necessarily Cheating Protected: My Writing Process ## Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Conversations shape how we understand and adapt to change. When dialogue is restricted by rigid goals or constrained by fixed … Continue reading The Vector of Great Conversations A parallel between the vector theory of change and conversational leadership

Introduction: Small Group Conversations Small groups are an essential building block to any future you want to create

Wisdom of Crowds of Crowds What Is the Optimum Group Size for a Conversation? Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Small group conversations are at the heart of Conversational Leadership, but there are several challenges to be … Continue reading Introduction: Small Group Conversations Small groups are an essential building block to any future you want to create

Conversations That Drive Change Using Knowledge Cafés for transformation and change

Introduction: Knowledge Café Applications Reading Group Café Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter What’s the Vibe? Please be patient as this may take up to a minute to load… Close Organizations rely on conversations to navigate change. Too often, these conversations are one-way, with managers pushing decisions instead of engaging people in meaningful dialogue. … Continue reading Conversations That Drive Change Using Knowledge Cafés for transformation and change