Tag Archives: Momentum

The Carbuncle of Innovation

Posted on December 6, 2017 by

Part of my exploration of the Socially Dynamic Organisation has let me work work with a wide range of organisations on ‘innovation’, and one thing is really lodged in my mind. Many organisations are taking an approach that we can … Continue reading →

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The Limits of Hierarchy: Brittle Systems

Posted on May 23, 2016 by

I’ve spent some time over the last few weeks exploring the space of ‘Black Swan’ events and the limits of hierarchy. At the heart of the framework are a series of counterpoint notions: Known Frames (the context we operate within) … Continue reading →

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Change Curve: Overcoming the Broadcast model

Posted on October 20, 2015 by

‘Broadcast‘ is not simply a technology, but rather a mindset: a mindset in which the organisation believes that it owns both the authentic story and the authority over the story. A firm belief in both ownership and the right to … Continue reading →

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Change Curve: The Energy of Change

Posted on September 22, 2015 by

As i continue to develop the work around the Change Curve, i’m writing a series of pieces to fill in the gaps: as i develop the book out of this, they will slot in to complete earlier narratives. Today, i’m … Continue reading →

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Change Curve: The Control Effect [Part 2] – chocks away!

Posted on August 25, 2015 by

Within the Constrained organisation, there are multiple change conversations taking place, but each is somehow isolated: it’s energy is constrained. It’s rather like an aircraft on the runway, with the chocks still in place: it doesn’t matter how powerful the … Continue reading →

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Change Curve: Generating or Losing Momentum in Change

Posted on August 18, 2015 by

I’m expanding on the Change Curve framework at the moment. So far i’ve introduced the framework, explored 16 Resisters of Change and 16 Amplifiers, as well as looking at the Antibody Effect in Detail. Today, i’m pausing to look at … Continue reading →

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3 Organisational Change Curves: Dynamic, Constrained, Resisted

Posted on August 10, 2015 by

The Social Age is a time of constant change: to thrive, organisations must adapt. But that adaptation means change in itself, change which is hard to visualise and harder still to embark on, to steer and to achieve. The result? … Continue reading →

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