#275: Beyond Change Models: Embracing Continuous Transformation in Business
In this episode of The TRU Leader Podcast, Tracy and Michelle explore the challenges of leading in a rapidly changing world, shaped by technological advancements and disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic. They critique traditional leadership models, particularly Lewin’s 1950s change model, as inadequate for today’s VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) environment. Instead, they advocate for a continuous evolution approach, emphasizing the need for an agile mindset, high aspirations to clarify purpose, and integrating transformation into regular operations to maintain accountability and progress.
The hosts highlight the importance of ongoing evaluation and adaptability in leveraging polarities as well as problem-solving, advocating for a shift away from one-time solutions to continuous transformation. They discuss the significance of meaningful dialogue, healthy relationships, and shared ownership within organizations, supported by principles from Jim Collins and Porus’s “Built to Last.” The episode also stresses the need for balancing structure and flexibility through diverse organizational councils, long-term and short-term planning, and engaging diverse insights in decision-making. For small business owners and entrepreneurs, the discussion emphasizes the importance of regular check-ins, goal setting, and after-action reviews to maintain agility and ensure alignment with core values.
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