In this dialogue published by Work Futures on Jan. 18, 2022, Stowe and I talked about the themes addressed by my upcoming book Dare to Un-Lead.
With Covid-19, a giant wave of uncertainty swept the world. The life of billions of people, including mine, changed in just a few weeks. Good leadership has never been so needed and so difficult. It’s too early to say what’s coming next, but I find it helpful to share observations and connect perspectives. What are yours?
Read MoreIf work is to become widely automatized, jobs to be replaced by machines and algorithms… then is human engagement at work a waste of time? Thoughts about people engagement in a tech-driven world.
Read MoreIn times of deep change, social media enables leaders to take advantage of the radical cognitive and relational transformations that are taking place everywhere. How, exactly? My piece for Forbes.
Read MoreWhat is the actual impact of change agents on corporate culture change? Some reflections on change and agency, inspired by the Berlin Change Days.
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Today, it’s been 8 weeks since I started a new life as an entrepreneur, after 27 years in corporate roles. Exciting times! Here’s a quick and partial collection of some highlights, so as to remember the intensity going forward
Read MoreWhy partner with Kotter? It’s not just about the brand, and not just about Pr Kotter – “world leadership guru”. I explain where this collaboration comes from and what it means to me
Read MoreOur individual and collective responsibility to bring about positive change is immense. But how do we do? My contribution to an event on Community Building & Change Management organized at the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Read MoreWhat's in store for the Future of Work? This article was first published on Marginalia, the Future of Work Magazine at the eve of a new year. Will we keep waiting, or make real change happen?
Read MoreWhat is corporate activism? I believe it is broader than “companies taking a stance on social issues” and it has the potential to propel organizations, people and society at large into a more positive future.
Read More"By decree of the President of the French Republic and upon my proposal, you have been appointed Knight of the National Order of Merit". A beautiful surprise and an encouragement to keep fighting for better leadership
Read MoreIs shop floor the blind spot of leadership? I asked my colleague Bill Murray how he and his team managed to achieve exceptional results on the manufacturing shop floor.
Read More"...at the very intersection between technology and human beings": Social Technologies in Business, a book by Isabel de Clerq and 14 co-authors including yours truly, makes a strong call for individual and organizational transformation through social technologies. Here's a bit about my social journey. What's yours?
Read MoreCourage Camp. Tales from a 2-day retreat in Rhode Island, exploring what it takes to become a courageous leader. What if courage wasn't the superpower of a few, but our ability to be fully human?
Read MoreHow do we do quality? Through processes and exhortations? Or by putting the human at the center of the system, and empowering them to improve it continuously? The pharma industry has misunderstood Edwards Deming for 30 years, but can catch up. An article co-written with Anders Vinther, Chief Quality Officer for Sanofi Pasteur.
Read MoreAt Sanofi Pasteur, employees contribute their quality improvement ideas using Yammer. Read how much time and money the company is saving as it produces more life-saving vaccines. A customer success story published by Microsoft.
Read MoreBetween control and self-censorship, speaking up in the corporate world is quite rare. But the missions served by organizations would actually benefit from more people raising their voice. This post was originally published on The Future of Work is Human by CIPD.
Read MoreWhat if Agile was more than a process, a method? What if the logical progression from method to outcome was not the reality in most companies? Let's talk about change activism instead. This blog post was originally published on Hack & Craft News
Read MoreHow will organizations evolve in 2017? Will we see a slow, gentle evolution towards more collaboration? Or could change be more radical and brutal? Brexit, Trump... what happened in 2016 in the political arena could very well impact business organizations too.
Read MoreAfter 10 years exploring the world, growing through unusual jobs, connecting deeply with strangers, I experienced a cultural shock when I joined a large, old, scientific company. First, I tried to cope. Then, I tried to change a few things. It didn't always work as hoped, but it was definitely instructive.
Read MoreCreating a common reality, from which people can act together towards a certain goal, is possibly the most arduous challenge faced by corporate communicators today. Major social changes, technological disruptions have profoundly impacted sense-making. What can corporate communicators learn about this new world and evolve their professional practice, to remain relevant and add business value?
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What Hartmut Rosa’s “Resonance” mean for leaders and organizations