Margaret Wheatley describes vision not just as a destination but as a field that permeates the organization, affecting all employees who bump against it.

Attempting to bring about organizational change through the internal transformation of individuals is difficult, yet it may be the most effective way. The belief…

Organizations today suffer from a severe disability when it comes to solving problems. In virtually every organization, regardless of mission and function, people are…

Many leaders feel starved for time. Working under the assumption that longer hours lead to improved productivity, they drive themselves and others to increase…

We hear a lot about complexity in the business world today — specifically, that increasing complexity is making it tougher than ever for companies…

What makes a great collaboration? One view is that a collaboration is only as great as the individuals who collaborate within it. Another is…

You are a claims processor working for a large insurance company. You are good at what you do, but although you know where your…

Why are attempts to transform organizations usually painful and so often unsuccessful? Why is it that, even when leaders recognize the value of the…

Making mental models explicit can enhance both individual and organizational learning by making individual learning more accessible and therefore more easily transferable to the…

Your daughter was sick last night and you didn’t get much sleep. Tony’s car was rear-ended on the way to the office. Vivian has…