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The discussion covers the following key topics: Brain-Friendly Change: Designing change experiences that work by leveraging applied neuroscience. The importance of moving from fear to flow to overcome change resistance and failure. How brain-friendly change can serve as a protective shield against change overwhelm and fatigue. Understanding Resista…

Key themes Agile Change Leadership: Exploring the role of agile change leadership in modern organizations. World Agility Forum Highlights: Discussing key insights and takeaways from the World Agility Forum conference in Lisbon. Challenges in Agile Adoption: Addressing common challenges and misconceptions in adopting agile methodologies. Agile vs. W…

In this episode of "Conversations of Agile Change," Kylie Browne speaks with Lena Ross and discusses her role as a director of organizational change, focusing on digital transformation and organizational agility post-COVID-19. She highlights the accelerated pace of change projects, emphasizing the need for quicker execution with less planning time.…

In this episode of "Conversations of Agile Change," Dr. Jen Frahm and Enterprise Change Lead Melissa Bialoruski delve into the transformative power of agility and change management. Together, they explore the profound shift from hierarchical control to collaborative co-creation, highlighting the importance of embracing vulnerability and purpose-dri…

What is Fake Agile? How does fake Agile harm Agile? What is a bullshit job? What should you do if you've realised you have a bullshit job? What can the Agile community collectively do to help stamp out the bullshit? Nigel Thurlow is a truth teller, speaker and author. He joins Tash for a second time on Casa de Cambio podcast to discuss all of these…

What is complexity fitness? How can an organisation get complexity fit? What is wayfinding? What should leaders who are starting their wayfinding journey do? Sonja Blignaut is an author, complexity nerd and founder of More Beyond and Complexity Fit. She joins Tash on the latest episode of Casa de Cambio podcast for a chat about all of these things …

When should you stop a change altogether? Is it a career limiting move to say no when you are tasked with making something happen? What should change agents who have the unenviable task of informing their leaders something is a bad idea do? What is sunk cost truth? Kim Ballestrin is a knitter, agile change agent and Cynefin enthusiast. She joins Ta…

And we're back! Conversations of Change has had a lovely long nap and has woken up most refreshed and wanting to chat about Agile Change! Your co-hosts are Lena Ross and Dr Jen Frahm. We tell you what's coming up.By Jennifer Frahm

In this episode of Casa de Cambio podcast, Tash is joined by the Head of Global Procurement at Roche - Colm Diamond. Colm shares a case study of how his department improved their business agility. Starting with the problem, how teams were organised, roadblocks encountered on the way. Colm talks about the capability gaps that needed to be solved alo…

What is 'the transformation myth'? What is the downstream impact when an organisation hasn't correctly defined the problem it faces? What can leaders do to ensure that change is enabled across the organisation? Nigel Thurlow is the CEO of the Flow Consortium, Former Chief of Agile at Toyota and co-author of the Flow System Playbook. He joins Tash f…

How do you level up your change game? What are some strategies to move from change analyst to change manager, and change manager to senior change manager? What senior career paths are available for experienced change practitioners? How can you build a brand for yourself? Eloise Seidelin is a founder, an experienced change recruiter and the host of …

What do you do if you are a project or transformation professional, but you are hiring a change manager and you don't know where to start?What should people be looking for in change CVs? What questions should people who are not experts in change management, and might not be sure what to look for, ask when interviewing a change management profession…

As the year draws to a close, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that progress in your change program is futile. You might believe that everyone's focused on holiday festivities and not paying attention to your initiatives but today I’m telling you why that’s simply not true. Stakeholders, customers, and talent are still watching, and your…

What is a change management office (CMO)? What should change practitioners advocating for a centralised change management office do? What steps should people take when setting up a CMO? Where should the CMO sit? Are roles such Chief Change Officer becoming more common? What are some traps to avoid when setting up a CMO? Lena Ross is a speaker, auth…

What are some of the different ways people respond to change? How can change agents and leaders tailor their communication approach based on different types of responses to change? Gavin Wedell is the founder and CEO of ChangePlan. He joins Tash for a chat about responses to change, as well as share some interesting research he did on the biggest c…

My guest today is Gillian Fox, an expert in all areas of women's career advancement and the founder of Your Brilliant Career and the Gillian Fox group. Gillian is not only an accomplished author but also a renowned moderator, keynote speaker, and senior executive coach, with a focus on leading gender diversity programs in some of Australia's larges…

What are some things people should consider when preparing to take a product to market? What are some commons traps people fall into? How can change practitioners help bring a product to life? Rebecca Motter is an experienced marketer and product commercialisation guru. She joins Tash for a chat about all things product and more. Rebecca recommends…

We've all heard those stories of resistance to change within organisations but how do you handle them when they come your way? Today I’m chatting with change management consultant and founder of Casa de Cambio, Natasha Redmond, who has a wealth of experience in navigating the turbulent seas of change within some of Australia's largest companies. In…

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, change leaders often find themselves in uncharted waters, facing unique challenges that demand a deep understanding of both the human and organisational aspects of transformation. In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr Jess Tayel. She has 25 years of experience in the field of transformation and change…

If you’ve been in the change management space for some time, you’ll know that this field has evolved, particularly over the last few years. My guest today is Sharon Connolly, a seasoned change manager in the financial services industry and we’re talking today about some of the misconceptions about change management, the role of change managers, and…

If you’re interested in learning how to drive positive change in a really meaningful way within your organisation, you are going to get so much out of this episode today. I’m thrilled to be speaking with Dixie Crawford today, a Barkindji woman and the founder and managing director of Nganya, a consultancy specialising in cross-cultural leadership a…

The word ‘agile’ is popping up everywhere these days and agile ways of working are becoming increasingly sought after across all industries, including change leadership. I’m thrilled to be delving into the exciting world of Agile Change and leadership with renowned expert, Dr. Jen Frahm. Jen is a global authority on organisational change, communica…

Emotions play a crucial but often overlooked role in the workplace, especially during times of change. When teams and stakeholders are emotionally aligned with a strategic vision, change programs can thrive. Yet, emotional culture is rarely discussed until emotions become a problem. Today I have the privilege of speaking with Jeremy Dean, the found…

Lean change and agile change management are becoming more popular terms these days, but do we know what they really mean? My guest today is prolific author and international speaker, Jason Little and we’re talking about what lean and agile change management actually looks like in practice and how to integrate it into your change management program.…

Today, we're delving deep into the world of change management and leadership, and I couldn't be more excited to introduce our guest, the brilliant Friska Wirya. Friska is a change consultant, speaker, and soon-to-be published author behind "Fresh by Friska." With over a decade of experience in change and transformation, Friska has collaborated with…

Let's face it – change can be both exhilarating and challenging. It brings up a whole array of emotions and issues, and that's where Shelley Johnson’s expertise truly shines. She's not your typical HR expert; Shelley is a dynamic force who's been leading human resources teams for over a decade. She's coached executives and business owners to level …

I know it can be so challenging to get your employees and stakeholders pumped for your digital transformation. People have a tendency to tune out if the messaging doesn’t seem relatable, they don’t understand it or it contains too much jargon. You can get your employees on board and thrilled for the transformation by bringing the messaging down to …

Is the list of stakeholders for your change program in the hundreds? Are you not sure how you will be able to split your team’s time and energy amongst creating relationships with all of them? You and your team can not be all things to everyone. In this episode, I share with you the five questions that I use to determine if a stakeholder is critica…

Does your change program include running workshops, webinars, listening tours, panel discussions, steering committees, training sessions or meetings? If it does, you’ve got to make sure you’re thinking about how to make these experiences as engaging as possible for your stakeholders. Taking your experiences to the next level is exactly what I’m div…

How much real thought did you put into the training plan for your last change initiative? So much has changed in this space over the last few years and traditional approaches to training and learning just aren’t that relevant anymore. So - when it comes to learning at work - what’s working now? Steph Clarke, a learning and development professional,…

What actually makes a difference to the success of your change initiative? And what is just a big waste of time? My guest this week is Justin Balaski. Justin is the founder and principle consultant of IdeaLeap and is an award-winning change management professional who helps corporations and government agencies maximize benefits from change initiati…

How can business architecture help change leaders deliver more successful transformation programs? My guest today is Krishan Jogia founder and Managing Director of Evolve&Amplify, a business and enterprise architecture consultancy. Krishan specialises in the areas of business strategy, architecture, portfolio management and design thinking. Krishan…

While change management is a critical aspect of organisational success, there was much less recognition of its importance in years gone by. In this episode, I chat to Doug Wolfson about how change management has evolved over the last 20 years, and how community and connection plays a vital role in driving better outcomes for organisations. Doug Wol…

Creating a great culture at work is a challenge that requires great strategy, creative relationship building and oftentimes, new ways of thinking. While it’s tempting to go through the motions and do what has always been done, taking an innovative approach can be the best way to create a winning team culture that really drives results. Today I’m jo…

In an industry like change management where large organisations require great support to successfully adopt change within their systems, effective communication is crucial. As change managers, we need to know what the important tools are that will enable us to guide our clients towards successful change adoption. Today I am joined by the incredible…

Working in the change management space can sometimes feel incredibly demanding and stressful. Within high pressure environments, the successful delivery of large or complex change initiatives relies on many different factors, many of which are out of your control. Change managers can also feel responsible for the change and spend a lot of energy he…

One of the most critical stakeholders involved in every single organisational change is the corporate communication team. From personal experience, I understand how challenging it can be to work with the corporate communication team, but this doesn’t have to be a frustrating process. When you develop a solid and genuinely collaborative relationship…

Strategic thinking allows you to take a step back and look at the big picture. It involves analysing and evaluating a situation in order to make informed decisions about the future. When you think strategically, you're thinking critically about the long-term implications of different options and developing a plan that takes those implications into …

When should change champions be used/not used? How does change maturity influence the success of a change champion network? What are some things that can go wrong when standing up a change champion network? How can change agents prevent them? What are some traps for new players? Andrew Butow is a co founder, gaming enthusiast and haver of opinions.…

What do leaders need to do to set their change up for success? What holds leaders, and therefore their people, back when making change in an organisation? What role does empathy play when leading change? Christiane Anderson is an enterprise coach, co founder and rowing novice. In the latest episode of Casa de Cambio podcast, she chats to Tash about…

Today I’m sharing 4 big trends that I think change managers need to be watching out for this year. As far as I’m concerned, these trends are non-negotiables and because they are relevant to every industry and all kinds of organisational change, you’ll want to be sure that you’re on the front foot. My goal with this episode is to share how these 4 t…

What are some things leaders should do to empower their people? What are some examples when empowerment goes well? What about when it doesn't go so well? What can the fallout be? Biunca Hooper is a business agility coach and NZ director at EPiC agile. She joins Tash for a chat about all of these things and more, in the latest episode of Casa de Cam…

AI has been getting a lot of attention in recent months, in particular, ChatGPT which is a large language model developed by a company called OpenAI. If you’re a professional working in the change management or communication space, I believe that this tool can be incredibly useful if you know how to use it. So today, I’m sharing some of the ways Ch…

What are some red flags change practitioners need to look out for when interviewing for a role or meeting with potential clients? In this solo episode, host Natasha Redman discusses a pretty long list of red flags - how to spot them and what to do once you have identified them. Tash recommends: Poker Face on Stan The Last of Us on HBO Pamela, a Lov…

What are some of the key features of the 'gig economy'? How have employment trends changed in the last few years? How many employers use gig economy talent? What should people thinking of taking the plunge into gig work be aware of? Michelle Fotheringham is a gig economy disruptor, documentary enthusiast and founder of talent collective Werkling. S…

What is a mindset? How is it different to an agile mindset? How is it different from a growth mindset? What needs to shift to build an agile mindset? Which do people find the most challenging? Can you shift your mindset? How does this happen? What gets in the way? How might you recruit someone with an agile mindset? Lena Ross is the co-founder of t…

What is change fatigue? What isn't change fatigue? What's the difference between change saturation and change fatigue? Why do some people say change fatigue isn't a thing? What are some tips change practitioners should remember when walking into a 'change fatigue' situation? Gilbert Kruidenier is an emergency services volunteer, senior change manag…

It's so common for change practitioners NOT to get the opportunity to influence the design of change. One of the factors that is linked to success is being a trusted advisor to decision makers, but this often takes a long time. How can change agents accelerate this? What are some steps they can take right away? What are some traps for new players w…

How do we identify our strengths? And how do we know what our strengths combination is? How does that make me superpowered? Nikki Smith is a career coach, registered psychologist and host of the popular podcast 'Dream Life Best Fit Role.' She joins Tash for a chat about how your strengths combination is your superpower, how understanding your stren…