In an ever-changing professional world, the ability of companies and organizations to adapt and transform is more crucial than ever. This short, practical guide is designed to support leaders, managers and teams through the various phases of change, offering targeted questions to stimulate reflection, evaluation and action. Each point in this guide addresses a fundamental…

In our ever-changing world, change is an inescapable companion. Whether it’s organizational restructuring, team conflicts or personal transitions, the ability to effectively navigate through change is crucial. The 5-rooms model offers a structured approach to understanding and managing change, both for yourself and to guide others through these complex processes. Understanding the 5-rooms model The…

Psychological safety, a concept often associated with Amy Edmondson in the 1990s, has become a cornerstone of modern management practice in businesses and organizations. It has never been so relevant as in these times of rapid change in the work environment, where employees’ mental well-being has become directly correlated with productivity and innovation. Definition and…

In a world beset with “fake news”, conflict and climate change, it is easy to become negative. Private, public and professional conversations often reflect this sense of demoralization. However, we have it in us not only to view things differently but also to have a positive influence on those around us. Complaining, criticizing and looking…

To cope with present and future challenges, businesses and organizations are seeking to distribute power and organize themselves differently.  On the one hand, the need is to skilfully combine the strengths of systems such as holacracy, ensure good leadership and draw inspiration from nature (in my case, with the octopus and its fascinating abilities); on…

How can we make artificial intelligence (AI) a partner for leaders and enterprise development? The fact is that in recent months there has been a constant acceleration in the deployment of AI in every field. Whether we like it or not, we are and will continue to be affected by these developments. Let us therefore…

To ensure their survival in a constantly changing world (BANI[1]), more and more businesses, organizations and companies are searching for structures and forms of organization that better distribute power and responsibility, to make them more autonomous and thus give them greater agility and responsiveness. They want to be able to cope with challenges more effectively.…

As we have seen in a number of earlier articles, businesses have the potential for being consistent and putting in place systems that allow for real autonomy and real change. For this to happen, individuals within an organization need to be able to learn (1st loop) and both share their learning with others (2nd loop)…

Resilience is essential in facing the many challenges and rapid changes presented by the modern world. It enables us to adapt, to learn from past experience and to make positive progress, even when up against difficulties and uncertainties. But how do we develop resilience? Are present trends in society favourable to its development or –…

Anyone will tell you: feedback is important. Vital even. And yet, in spite of the many different theories and methods, its potential is not sufficiently put to good use, or is perhaps even put to bad use. Often, we repeat what we’ve learned simply by rote, without having integrated the key principles. How often have…