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  • The Odyssey of Change: Anticipating the Four Hidden Forces of Organizational Transformation

    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

  • Ready or not…You’re in Charge

    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

  • How to Make a Consequential Decision

    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

  • SCAN: Hidden Influences in Four Metaphors

    SCAN: Hidden Influences in Four Metaphors

    Four metaphors to help us recognize hidden influences. Recognizing hidden influences helps us get unstuck. Read more

  • Feeling Stuck? Try Brainstorming Terrible Ideas

    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

  • Stuck v. Unstuck

    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