Why Your Leadership Programme Washed Off in the First Rain
I once used an analogy with a client that I have never been able to improve on, so I keep using it. Leadership programmes are like painting
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Change Management
Leading change that actually sticks. Practical approaches to transformation that don't rely on change fatigue or PowerPoint.
Most change programmes fail because they add complexity instead of removing friction. These articles take a different approach.
Leading change that actually sticks. Practical approaches to transformation that do not rely on change fatigue or slide decks, using the Simplify to Amplify method to remove friction rather than add complexity.
Articles on change management
Why Your Last Restructure Did Not Work
Performance is short. The leadership team cannot pinpoint why. So the org chart gets redesigned. It feels decisive. It is announceable. And
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What 250 Articles Taught Me About Why Capable Managers Get Stuck
When I first started writing this blog back in 2020, I had no idea what would come of it. The original purpose was simple: to get my thought
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How to Respond When a Manager Says I Do Not Need to Develop
Picture your team member, leaning back in their chair, arms folded. Twenty years of experience worn like armor. Not only are they avoiding d
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How to Stop Firefighting and Start Leading Your Team Forward
Ever notice how your day starts with big plans but ends fighting urgent problems?
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How Asking One Question Strips Complexity Out of Any Problem
I spend a lot of my time asking myself multiple "hard" questions in pursuit of being the "best business I can be" – whilst being remote.
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How to Read Which of Your Managers Are Swimming and Which Are Sinking
This week, Traverse Worldwide moved from the amazing city of Lima, to Medellin in Colombia.
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This week I'm putting the finishing touches to a six-month leadership program with an Asian based market leader in the manufacturing industr
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This week I have been creating the opportunity for leaders to make some space for reflection.
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How to Build Psychological Safety So Your Team Speaks Up
I was thrilled to receive so many requests for the SERVICE model I shared last week.
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The last few weeks have been full of workshops with discussions on how to lead in the new world.
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PodcastThe High Performance Leader
Episode 57: The Leadership Toolset: Unpacking Your Leadership Backpack (Part 2 of 3)
In this second episode of the mini-series, host Jimmy Burroughes examines a trap that keeps capable leaders stuck: carrying tools and habits
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How managers lead teams when innovation feels uncertain
Facing uncertainty in innovation leadership? Learn how managers can drive growth and results even when answers are unclear in this expert ep
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How managers embed purpose into culture transformation
Struggling with culture change as a manager? Discover proven strategies to embed lasting purpose and performance in your team from Kiwi Bank
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How managers can avoid identity crisis when roles change
Managers losing identity when roles change is a real risk. Learn how to prevent crisis and lead teams with clarity from Jimmy Burroughes.
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Why Managers Struggle to Drive Change in Complex Teams
Why do change programmes stall at the manager layer? Discover key leadership strategies to drive successful change in complex organisations.
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How managers drive change with the C8 team framework
Struggling to lead change? Discover the C8 Model for managers to improve team performance and drive consistent organisational results.
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How do I lead change without overwhelming my team?
Sequence the change into manageable steps and remove something for every new thing you add. Change fails when it piles complexity onto people who are already at capacity.
How do I get buy in for change from my team?
Involve people early, be honest about the why, and show them what is in it for the way they work. Buy in grows when people help shape the change rather than having it done to them.
Why do most change initiatives fail?
They add complexity, rely on a one off launch, and underestimate the reinforcement needed to embed new behaviours. Change that removes friction and is reinforced daily has a far better chance of sticking.
How do I keep momentum going during a long change programme?
Mark visible early wins, keep communicating progress, and protect the change from competing priorities. Momentum fades when people stop seeing that the effort is paying off.
How do I handle resistance to change?
Get underneath the resistance, because it usually signals a real concern about workload, capability or trust. Address the concern directly and the resistance often turns into engagement.
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