A hike, a system implementation and a lesson in Leading for Change I’ve just finished reading The Hiker’s Guide to System Implementation in Clinical Trials by Kasia Kurowska, MBA — and I really enjoyed it. What struck me most was how closely Kasia’s practical approach to implementation connects with the principles I explore in Leading for Change. I loved that she starts with “why”. [...]
Uncertainty is no longer a phase — it’s our life Most organisations are no longer navigating occasional change. They are operating in continuous uncertainty. Markets shift faster. New technologies emerge quickly. People are more stretched. And yet many leaders try to lead with a one-dimensional approach that worked for them in a one-off change initiative in a stable environment. The [...]
Why isn’t it easy working across organisational boundaries? How can we accelerate ways of working that will get us to our common goals? Recently Jackie Macritchie Jonathan Betts James Edgar Liz Mortimer-Cassen and I got together to reflect on these questions. Firstly, we considered why it’s so hard: Common goals might not be common! Different stakeholders may have different objectives [...]
In July 2026 I had the pleasure of facilitating a workshop for the Oxford Conexen community. There was lots of great discussion and thanks to vWall software some insights were captured and Ive summarized in the carousel below. Leading for Change for LI
Have you ever suffered from imposter syndrome? Or known someone who does? It's a term that is widely used when people take on new roles or tasks and wonder if they can meet expectations. Sometimes it stops us saying yes to opportunities that will stretch us beyond our comfort zone. Jackie Macritchie Jonathan Betts and I debated whether we could reframe [...]
When you are leading change in turbulent times, thinking about and proactively planning for best- and worst-case scenarios can be extremely valuable. It can enable you to mobilize and move quickly as conditions change, by already having thought about actions you could take. Recently, @BarbaraHenders @GrayKueberuwa and I discussed ways to make scenario planning both fun and highly valuable! We [...]
Recently Michaela Fojtů Andrea Parr Helen Bartlett Argine Pereda Emma McLeod met to reflect on what has inspired us during 2025 and what we have learnt. Although we have different backgrounds, work in different functions, are from large and small businesses, and in different sectors there were some remarkable similarities in our experiences. This could be due to a common backdrop [...]
Networking opportunities abound! @JonathanBetts, @DianneLee and @Jackie MacRitchie and I reflected on the value of networking and what we’ve learnt over many years across the world. We all agreed that networking in whatever form is valuable. Each of us cited examples where one connection has significantly shaped our careers (and our lives). Projects have been won; new directions have been [...]
Can great experts become great leaders? It's a subject that Dr Deepa Desai and I have been reflecting on recently. We thought about the skill sets that great subject matter experts have, why it's not enough for today’s Global leaders and how great leaders need to behave to be truly great. Great subject matter experts: Are relied on for the [...]
The recent Test series between England and India has given @DrDeepaDesai and I a chance to reflect on what leaders, individuals and organizations can learn from Test cricket. Why Test cricket? We think it is a useful metaphor for how leaders navigate and lead change. Created by ChatGPT5 - not a real image It requires long term thinking [...]
