Are we really going through another “change programme?” Let’s be honest, constant organisational change leaves people exhausted and sometimes cynical. Do you feel that each new initiative is met with some eye-rolling rather than enthusiasm.
Over 70% of change programme fail and there are a whole host of reasons as to why. However, change programmes struggle because people lack the resilience, adaptability, or trust to engage with yet another transformation. Leaders then become frustrated as their change efforts stall or don’t get the intensity of momentum that is needed. The employees become increasingly resistant, seeing change as something done to them rather than with them.
But, the pace of change shows no signs of slowing, organisational capability to navigate change effectively is declining. This creates a dangerous cycle where needed changes don’t stick, leading to more change initiatives, which creates more fatigue and resistance. It’s a never ending cycle so no wonder we are all tired.
Using the Emotional Culture Deck cards, the teams could feel Hesitant, Powerless, Disheartened, Overwhelmed, Confused.
But we have supported our clients to manage change by using:
BREAKING framework to reframe change as an opportunity for personal and organisational reset rather than something to be endured
STRETCH model to build resilience and adaptability as sustainable habits rather than requiring superhuman effort
Lumina Spark to help people understand their natural responses to change and develop more effective strategies
Leadership Development Programme to create change-capable leaders who can guide transformation with empathy and authenticity rather than just driving it relentlessly
As a result, the organisation builds change capability.
Using the Emotional Culture Deck cards, the teams could now feel Confident, Curious, Daring, Rebellious, Energised.
