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Blog Posts
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The Odyssey of Change: Anticipating the Four Hidden Forces of Organizational Transformation
Homer’s epic poem, The Odyssey, tells the story of Odysseus’ journey home after the fall of Troy. Odysseus and his crew spent ten years at sea. Some of their encounters along the way were fortuitous, others were fatal. While organizational transformation is less perilous, it can feel just as daunting. It is unrealistic and possibly… Read more
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Ready or not…You’re in Charge
Maybe the questions we’re asking about the talent pipeline are too limited. While we figure out how to accelerate the readiness of our high potentials, we should also consider how to accelerate the readiness of our organizations to support their success. Read more
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How to Make a Consequential Decision
When making an important decision, don’t think about what to do. Use the SCAN framework to anticipate the consequences of your options. Read more
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SCAN: Hidden Influences in Four Metaphors
Four metaphors to help us recognize hidden influences. Recognizing hidden influences helps us get unstuck. Read more
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Feeling Stuck? Try Brainstorming Terrible Ideas
Terrible ideas can help you identify hidden assumptions. When someone has a negative emotional reaction to an idea, you can explore the source of the emotion and discover more about someone’s mindset. Read more
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Stuck v. Unstuck
We’re worried about the loss of freedoms, rights, and democratic ideals. We are even more worried about losing our ability and willingness to solve big problems together. Read more