The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change Leaders

Are your stakeholders making or breaking your transformation efforts? Hardeep Kaur, Director of Business Transformation at Merck, shares her three-stage approach to stakeholder management that has driven successful change across her 25-year pharmaceutical industry career.Discover how to map stakeholders on an influence/impact matrix, create tailored engagement plans, and maintain alignment throughout the change journey. Hardeep reveals the telltale signs of stakeholder disengagement (like canceled meetings) and shares tactical advice for turning fence-sitters into advocates by deliberately showcasing early wins.Beyond techniques, Hardeep explains why focusing relentlessly on people—not just process and technology—is crucial for transformation success, and how to reframe office politics as "corporate intelligence" to better navigate complex organizational dynamics.Whether you're struggling with resistant stakeholders or trying to maintain momentum during shifting priorities, this episode offers immediately applicable strategies to improve your stakeholder management approach and increase your transformation success rate.----Connect with:⁠⁠Nellie Wartoft⁠⁠CEO of ⁠⁠Tigerhall⁠⁠Chair of the ⁠⁠Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)⁠⁠nellie@tigerhall.com ----00:00 - Introduction: Why stakeholder management consumes so much of a change leader's time01:10 - "Stakeholders can make or break your project" - The importance of effective management01:45 - The three stages of stakeholder assessment and management02:20 - Using the influence/impact matrix to prioritize stakeholder engagement03:30 - Tailoring your approach: When to involve stakeholders vs. simply informing them04:35 - Understanding stakeholder preferences to create effective engagement plans06:20 - Managing stakeholders with conflicting interests or changing priorities08:15 - When to stop change initiatives that no longer have stakeholder support10:10 - Strategies for turning fence-sitting stakeholders into advocates11:50 - How often to update your stakeholder map throughout the change journey13:25 - The unique cross-organizational thinking required in change management15:15 - Warning signs of stakeholder disengagement and how to address them16:50 - Key questions to ask in stakeholder meetings to focus on people, not just process18:35 - The three-legged stool of transformation: People, process, and technology20:05 - How to measure and quantify the people aspect of transformation21:30 - Finding the balance between AI and human elements in change management24:20 - Preparation strategies for effective stakeholder meetings26:35 - Reframing office politics as "corporate intelligence" to navigate relationships28:30 - Top three takeaways for more effective stakeholder managementBreathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko |Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

You may well be familiar with the stat that 70% of organizational changes fail. But what if you could build an internal "special forces" team that turns that statistic on its head?In this week's episode, Connie Klimko, Transformation Lead at Siemens Energy, explains how she's created a two-tiered system of change champions that has demonstrably improved productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction during major transformations.Connie shares the nuts and bolts of their "Transformation Accelerator" program - from their intensive 3-day bootcamps where participants learn about psychological safety, reframing, and immunity to change, to how they deploy these change experts across the organization in response to specific business challenges.Whether you're a change leader looking to build better internal capabilities or a business executive tired of failed transformation initiatives, this episode provides a practical blueprint for creating a network that turns cultural roadblocks into business opportunities.00:00 - Introduction: The need for effective change champion networks01:05 - Why every company needs a change champion network02:20 - When to deploy change champions: Impact assessment and scale03:04 - The origins of the Transformation Accelerator network at Siemens Energy04:15 - The two-tiered system: Change Ambassadors vs. Transformation Accelerators06:08 - How business leaders request and work with Transformation Accelerators07:30 - The tiered progression system for Transformation Accelerators (TA in training to Master TA)09:10 - Key differences between Change Ambassadors and Transformation Accelerators10:20 - Inside the intensive 3-day bootcamp: What TAs learn11:25 - The power of addressing "immunity to change" in transformation13:05 - How content was developed based on business needs and research14:10 - The importance of psychological safety in innovation and change15:30 - Building the business case: How Siemens Energy secured leadership buy-in17:15 - Demonstrating ROI through improved business metrics18:40 - Selection criteria: How participants are chosen for the program20:35 - The 10% time commitment and how it actually saves time21:45 - How being a Transformation Accelerator changes day-to-day work23:50 - Lessons learned and continuous improvement of the program24:55 - Advice for change leaders looking to start their own program----Connect with:⁠Nellie Wartoft⁠CEO of ⁠Tigerhall⁠Chair of the ⁠Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)⁠nellie@tigerhall.com ----Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko |Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

If marketing is dating, change management is like a marriage that constantly needs some spice. In this conversation, Nellie speaks with Stacey Taylor, VP of Implementation and Change at Visa, about the glaringly obvious overlaps between marketing principles and successful organizational change. “Everyone says change is hard, but nobody says marketing is hard,” - despite both disciplines aiming to shift human behavior. Discover Stacey's ACT framework (Audience, Connect, Tune) that applies marketing mindsets to transformation challenges, learn why segmenting employees like customers leads to dramatically better results, and explore how "influencer marketing" tactics could drive adoption rates up by 70%. Whether you're leading a change initiative or curious about more effective approaches to transformation, this podcast reveals why the best change leaders think like marketers.00:00 - Introduction: Why marketing skills transfer to change leadership01:40 - The three not-so-obvious overlapping skillsets between marketing and change management02:35 - Building loyalty and commitment: Rewarding people for sticking with transformation03:47 - Channel marketing in change: Getting the right message to the right people05:33 - Why people think change management is hard but don't say marketing is hard07:10 - The dating (marketing) vs. marriage (change management) analogy08:15 - The ACT framework explained: Audience, Connect, Tune09:10 - Audience: Making it your job to constantly understand employee sentiment11:17 - Connect: Building trust through transparency and consistent communication12:24 - Tune: Listening and adapting to feedback throughout the transformation13:28 - Where to find useful audience data in organizations with limited HR insights15:36 - How AI can enhance audience understanding for change leaders16:42 - Applying influencer marketing principles to change management18:23 - Why transparency about limitations builds more trust than highlighting only benefits20:30 - Case study: How a telecom company increased field performance by 70% using audience segmentation23:44 - Case study: How Diversified's CEO led transformation through empathy and transparency26:16 - Marketing approaches change leaders should avoid: Demand generation and gimmicky campaigns----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com ----Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko |Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

"If you're not leading change, what are you leading?" In this week's episode, Aric Wood, Tigerhall's Chief Strategy Officer, challenges us to move beyond change management to embrace change leadership as a C-suite imperative.With the average employee now facing 17-18 significant changes annually (compared to just 1-2 a decade ago), organizations that delegate transformation to siloed teams are setting themselves up for failure. The data is clear: when CEOs lead from the front, transformations are three times more likely to succeed.Aric shares why most transformations fail, how the rise of Chief Transformation Officers is reshaping leadership dynamics, and why renovating your house is the perfect metaphor for organizational change. He offers practical advice for both C-suite executives looking to make change a competitive advantage and change leaders struggling to secure greater executive involvement.Whether you're navigating AI-driven disruption or implementing a new strategy, this conversation provides a blueprint for turning change leadership into your organization's secret weapon.00:00 - Introduction: Moving beyond change management to change leadership00:55 - Why change leadership capability will be a critical competitive differentiator02:15 - The exponential increase in change impact: from 1-2 changes annually to 17-1803:30 - How AI is accelerating the pace of change beyond Moore's Law05:00 - Why 70% of change initiatives fail despite significant investment06:10 - The renovation metaphor: Why change requires executive presence and involvement09:05 - The data behind CEO-led transformation: 3x more likely to achieve objectives10:35 - The rise of Chief Transformation Officers: A positive trend or delegation?12:20 - Defining the CEO's role in transformation vs. the Chief Transformation Officer14:15 - Why CEOs often underestimate their influence in driving change15:30 - The business case for C-suite involvement: Risk reduction and opportunity creation17:10 - How visible leadership creates a "snowball effect" of change adoption18:35 - Making change leadership a competitive advantage in an accelerating world19:25 - Advice for change leaders struggling with disengaged executives21:05 - Three key recommendations for C-suite executives leading transformation----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com ----Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko |Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Here's a stat that might make you spit out your coffee: 80% of AI projects launched last year failed to deliver on their promises. Yikes! In this conversation that's refreshingly no nonsense, Nellie chats with Shankar Kalyana, CTO at Stantec, about why so many change leaders are struggling with AI implementation and what the successful 20% are doing differently.Shankar cuts through the AI hype with practical wisdom from someone who's actually made this stuff work. He shares why your team might be resistant to that shiny new Copilot license (and what to do about it), which parts of Microsoft Copilot actually deliver value versus where it falls flat (Excel, we're looking at you), and why sometimes the best approach is to "chatbot the heck out of it" and learn as you go.----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com ----Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko |Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

We've all heard that phrase "work smarter, not harder." But has anyone actually told you what that means in practice? For those of us leading change and transformation, the gap between working ourselves to the bone and actually creating impact can feel frustratingly wide.This week, Nellie speaks to Chris Hirst, former Global CEO of Havas Creative, and author of ‘No Bullshit Change', ‘No Bullshit Leadership', and the upcoming ‘Indispensable: The No Bullshit Guide to Career Success'. Chris reveals a startling reality: most change leaders deliver 80% of their actual value in just 20% of their time. The rest? It's what he calls "fluff and filler" that's eating our productivity alive.Chris tackles a provocative idea – that identifying and focusing on the vital 20% doesn't require special talent, just deliberate practice and clear priorities. You'll learn practical approaches to reclaim your calendar (including his Monday morning 10% rule), run meetings that actually accomplish something, create presentations that engage rather than bore, and communicate in ways that drive action.Whether you're leading organizational change and transformation or building your own career, these straightforward techniques for leadership, clarity, and execution will help you stop wasting time and become truly indispensable.----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com Find Chris' upcoming book here.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Indispensable-Seven-Ways-Thrive-Workplace/dp/1529051754 ----Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko |Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Whenever change initiatives are being presented within senior leadership meetings, many times leaders nod enthusiastically, but privately harbor doubts about changes. After all, a comfortable lie is often easier than an uncomfortable truth, but this is why change initiatives often derail despite executive sponsorship.Join Barbara Roos (Director of Change Centre of Excellence at Intel Corporation) and Nellie Wartoft as Barbara reveals her secret weapon to combat this problem: a workshop that surfaces leadership misalignment without pointing fingers.----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com ----Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko |Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Nellie Wartoft and Aric Wood tackle a critical question: Why do we treat marketing with precision and personalization, but neglect these strategies in change communications? Discover how personalization, multi-channel engagement, and innovative technologies can revolutionize change campaigns in organizations. ----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com ----Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko |Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Change is constant. But how do you turn it into action? Too often, leaders overcomplicate the process, losing engagement along the way. Join Greg and Nellie Wartoft as they break down how to get teams unstuck, the eight essential coaching questions that move people from idea to execution, and why real leadership means telling someone when they have spinach in their teeth. ----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com ----Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko |Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Change is ever-present, but how do leaders navigate when the change itself keeps changing? Join Nellie Wartoft and Farrar Frazee as they dive into the turbulent world of change management. Discover the personal and organizational strategies to handle continuous change, how to maintain credibility and trust, and why transparency and self-care are crucial for change leaders. ----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com ----Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko |Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Driving change in a large organization is like driving down a slippery road. You shouldn't break (or brake) the news of a change all at once; instead, success comes from breaking the news gradually to different levels of your organization, allowing each level to intellectually and emotionally process the transformation before they face questions from their team. Join Barbara Roos (Director, Program, Acquisition & Change CoE - Intel Sales and Marketing Group, Intel) and Nellie Wartoft as they unpack the art and science of gradual change communications, exploring how corporate culture, targeted messaging, and strategic timing work together to create lasting organizational transformations.----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com ----Key Topics & TimestampsAvoiding Common Change Management Pitfalls (1:20 - 3:57)Understanding organizational cultureMoving beyond "ivory tower" decision-makingWhy single communications failThe Waterfall Communication Approach (5:51 - 8:24)Leadership alignment strategiesTiming considerations for different organizational levelsProcessing time for leadership teamsManaging Time-Sensitive Changes (9:05 - 12:02)Fast-follow communication strategiesHandling confidential changesBalancing speed with effectivenessCommunication Strategy Best Practices (14:46 - 17:34)Choosing effective message sendersImplementing dual voice strategyCreating feedback channels----Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko |Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

After a weekend of TikTok and Netflix, why do we expect employees to pay attention to emails and SharePoints? The bar for engaging content is high, and if you want to engage your workforce, you shouldn't miss this episode with Aric Wood (CSO, Tigerhall). Join Aric and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss how to think like a marketer to activate change at scale, how to build strong two-way feedback loops, and create organization-wide movement around change. -----Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com ----Key Topics & Timestamps:[00:01:30] Introduction and BackgroundHow Nellie and Aric connected through Aric's book “Strategy Activation Playbook”Aric's transition to becoming Chief Strategy Officer at Tigerhall[00:05:00] The Problem with Email-Based Change CommunicationDiscussion of email overload in organizationsExample of a bank sending 800,000 emails daily for change initiativesResearch showing email communication can actually make transformations less effective[00:07:30] Marketing Approach to ChangeImportance of treating change like a marketing campaignNeed for two-way communication instead of broadcast approachesWhy modern engagement methods matter in the workplace[00:16:00] ROI and Success MetricsMcKinsey research on engagement levels needed for successful transformation2% typical initial engagement7% minimum for positive returns30% needed for high success rateNeed for 24+ different activation touchpoints for 78% success rate[00:22:30] Making the Business CaseHow to communicate value to CFOsUnderstanding the activation curveImportance of both qualitative and quantitative metrics[00:29:10] Practical ImplementationExample of UPS's culture change approach using “meeting in a box”Importance of team-level implementationMaking commitments public and visible[00:31:50] Technology's Role in Personalization Three key data layers for personalization:Static Data (40%)Tenure, seniority, geographyBasic organizational contextTransformation Metadata (20%)Stage of transformationIndividual progressWorkflow timingResponse Data (40%)Sentiment analysisIndividual driversEngagement levels----Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko |Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

“Everyone knows how to communicate.” So, then why do so many change initiatives fail? Is it due to poor communication or are other factors at play? Join Andreina Martinez (SVP Business Transformation Leader, IPG) and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss the key roles that soft skills and middle management play in successful transformations.  Connect with: Nellie Wartoft CEO of Tigerhall Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC) nellie@tigerhall.com  Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolon Everything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠acast.com/privacy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/vgl9⁠

The water is nice and warm… but is it getting too hot? In Chris Hirst's experience (as the former CEO of Havas), businesses do realize when they are frogs in boiling water but they often act too late to keep their organization safe. Join Chris Hirst and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss identifying what's actually under your control as a leader and breaking old patterns by making new mistakes instead of old ones.  Connect with: Nellie Wartoft CEO of Tigerhall Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC) nellie@tigerhall.com Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolon Everything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠acast.com/privacy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/vgl9⁠

Are you ready for “How to Win Friends and Influence People” turned corporate? Join Farrar Frazee, former SVP of Transformation, Change, and Program Management at AssuredPartners, and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss influence in the workplace and the framework that Farrar developed to oversee the all-important relationships with key stakeholders: the Influence-Attitude Matrix.  Connect with: Nellie Wartoft CEO of Tigerhall Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC) nellie@tigerhall.com Music: Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolon Everything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠acast.com/privacy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/vgl9⁠

Imagine waking up one morning and having to get the whole population of Barbados on board with your decisions. That's essentially Suzanne Long's job as Chief Sustainability and Transformation Officer at Albertsons with their workforce of over 250,000 employees. Join Suzanne and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss onboarding at scale, fostering belonging, and co-creating local initiatives while remaining efficient.  Connect with: Nellie Wartoft CEO of Tigerhall Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC) nellie@tigerhall.com  Music: Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolon Everything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠acast.com/privacy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/vgl9⁠

You don't graduate fresh out of university and end up with a Chief Transformation Officer role. So, how do you get there? Join Ani Shehigian, Chief Transformation Officer at IDG (International Data Group), and Nellie Wartoft as they talk about Ani's career path, the key traits of a CTO, and how curiosity can lead you to places you've never thought of before.  Connect with: Nellie Wartoft CEO of Tigerhall Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC) nellie@tigerhall.com  Music: Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolon Everything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠acast.com/privacy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/vgl9⁠

Start the year off with a bang, with the top 10 change leadership learnings of 2024! Join Nellie Wartoft, Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change, as she dives into the most talked about and best advice for change leaders from conversations across 2024. Connect with: Nellie Wartoft CEO of Tigerhall Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC) nellie@tigerhall.com

Only 26% of businesses have achieved meaningful business value from their AI proof of concepts. Which begs the question: is it the technology or the companies themselves that are falling short? Join Julien Willard, Partner at IBM, and Nellie Wartoft as they look at the key factors that enable an AI implementation.  Connect with: Nellie Wartoft CEO of Tigerhall Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC) nellie@tigerhall.com Music: Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolon Everything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠acast.com/privacy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/vgl9⁠

They have a vested interest in seeing the company succeed. But how are board members inadvertently halting strategic innovations? Join Rob Pierre, co-founder of infinity.co and Jellyfish, and Nellie Wartoft as they bring you into the boardroom and expose how age-old beliefs of what boards should be is getting in the way of what boards could be.  Connect with: Nellie Wartoft CEO of Tigerhall Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC) nellie@tigerhall.com Music: Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolon Everything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠acast.com/privacy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/vgl9⁠

It's tempting to swoop in and try to make your mark when you start a new job as a transformation leader. But is that the best course of action? Join Sergio Tortora, Senior Transformation Leader, former GE, PwC, AIG, and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss the research you should do before signing a contract, the important questions to ask once you're on the job, and how to structure your first 90 days. Connect with: Nellie Wartoft CEO of Tigerhall Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC) nellie@tigerhall.com Music: Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolon Everything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠acast.com/privacy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/vgl9⁠

Is ESG about doing the right thing? Or is it more about making smarter business decisions? Join Suzanne Long, Chief Sustainability and Transformation Officer at Albertsons Companies, and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss food waste, DEI, and optimizing operations across a corporation. Connect with: Nellie Wartoft CEO of Tigerhall Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC) nellie@tigerhall.com  Music: Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolon Everything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See ⁠⁠⁠⁠acast.com/privacy⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information. ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/vgl9⁠

Scripted messages just don't work in today's corporate world. People want authentic, meaningful conversations with their leaders, not talking points from HR. Join Greg Merrill, Nike's former Global Head of Digital Transformation, and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss why authentic leadership is essential for building trust and making a real impact in your organization.   Connect with: Nellie Wartoft CEO of Tigerhall Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC) nellie@tigerhall.com Music: Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolon Everything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See ⁠⁠⁠acast.com/privacy⁠⁠⁠ for more information. ⁠⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/vgl9⁠

Agile methodologies have taken software development teams by storm but how can change and transformation teams also reap the benefits? Join Sergio Tortora, Senior Transformation Leader at AIG, and Nellie Wartoft as they separate the true benefits of agile from fiction and the needed work conditions to build an agile transformation team.  Connect with: Nellie Wartoft CEO of Tigerhall Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.com Music: Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolon Everything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See ⁠⁠acast.com/privacy⁠⁠ for more information. ⁠⁠https://soundcloud.com/vgl9⁠

Too many cooks in the kitchen doesn't always seem to apply to client-consulting teams during change and transformation engagements. Join Andreina Martinez, SVP Transformation Leader at the Interpublic Group, and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss how silos threaten the success of large scale technology implementations and the importance of independent oversight in managing deployment dependencies. Connect with: Nellie Wartoft CEO of Tigerhall Chair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC) nellie@tigerhall.com Music: Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolon Everything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See ⁠acast.com/privacy⁠ for more information. ⁠https://soundcloud.com/vgl9⁠

“Workplace sentiment during a large-scale change” is incredibly vast. How do you break that down into actionable groups of people you can work with and influence? Join Dr. Polydefkis Loukopoulos, Chairman and Managing Director at Signify, and Nellie Wartoft as they explore the differences between champions, soldiers, rebels, and saboteurs. You'll learn how to recognize these different groups and influence how they process & react to different change initiatives. Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.comMusic:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Middle managers are often tasked with leading change through their direct reports but how do they make sense of and get behind changes they weren't part of the planning process for? Join Dr. Polydefkis Loukopoulos, Chairman and Managing Director at Signify, and Nellie Wartoft as they dive deep into the sensemaking and sensegiving framework and how senior change leaders can work better with middle managers to deliver change and transformation at scale. Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.comMusic:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's June, 2022, and the 116-year-old Kellogg Company has just announced that it will be splitting into two companies - later called Kellanova and WK Kellogg. This is the story of the 18 months that followed that announcement, through to the NYSE listing in October 2023. It's a story of incredible leadership, of trust and authenticity, and of first-class change activation with a people-first mindset. Because as Kellogg assured its employees during this period of major change, “a lot of things might be changing, but one thing that will not change is our investment in you.”Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliewartoft/ www.tigerhall.comMusic:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if your company's key to success is cut out of its DNA? It's a known fact that, as innovative businesses scale, they often become more risk-averse. Join Greg Merrill, CEO of Futura Fragua and former Global Head of Digital Transformation at Nike, and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss taking risks at larger corporations, the consequences of imposter syndrome, and how to influence corporate culture as a senior executive. Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliewartoft/ www.tigerhall.comMusic:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Organizations often reward employees that swoop in and save the day… but what if instead they encouraged a culture where knowledge is shared, where more people know how to problem solve issues as they arise? How would that impact corporate innovation and business excellence? Join Laureen Knudsen, Chief Transformation Officer at Broadcom, and Nellie Wartoft as they discuss the mindset shifts and behaviors of a strong learning culture. Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliewartoft/ www.tigerhall.comMusic:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We often equate “governance” and “compliance” with slow, laborious processes but what if governance in change leadership is about doing the necessary legwork to make large-scale transformations actually succeed? Join Ani Shehigian, Chief Transformation Officer at IDG, and Nellie Wartoft as they talk governance, steering committees, and leading strategic initiatives to the finish line. Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliewartoft/ www.tigerhall.com Music:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

AI is one of the hottest tech trends, but how can it actually benefit your organization and your transformation office's processes? Beyond a buzzworthy, surface-level announcement (like proclaiming you're now an AI-driven company), effectively leveraging AI can turn this technology into a prized business asset. Join Nellie Wartoft and Laureen Knudsen (Chief Transformation Officer, Broadcom) as they discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of this emerging technology.Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliewartoft/ www.tigerhall.comMusic:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Failure as a change leader is mortifying, disheartening, and frightening. When you're tasked, like Greg Merrill, with leading large-scale changes at Nike, it can feel like a Herculean task to get it right, every single time. Learn from Greg and Nellie's conversation about bouncing back from failure, shifting away from panic, and having an overarching corporate purpose to rely on when failures occur.Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliewartoft/ www.tigerhall.com Music:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonANTI-HERO - Violin Cover by Caio Ferraz, Instrumental VersionMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, how do you build a change-ready corporate culture? And how do you create flexible yet strong communication channels to support capability-building and market expansion initiatives? Learn from the strategic choices Laura Beres made as she grew Ulta Beauty's transformation office in her conversation with Nellie Wartoft.Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliewartoft/www.tigerhall.comMusic:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As a senior change leader, you know that your CEO's buy-in can make or break your change initiatives. So, listen in on Nellie and Shellye's down-to-earth discussion on what CEOs are looking for, what they need from you as a change leader, and how to build your case to gain their support. Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliewartoft/Music:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The behaviors that kept us alive in prehistoric times are now holding us back in the boardroom. Listen to James W. Keyes (former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster) on how you can systematically address fears that limit others in times of crisis and in times of critical business transformations. Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliewartoft/Music:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Any seasoned change leader knows that communicating a new initiative isn't enough; how you do it determines its success. We're glad to have Gavriella Schuster back this week, sharing her top tips on how to successfully lead change communications and securing early workplace buy-in.Connect with:Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading Change (ECLC)nellie@tigerhall.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliewartoft/Music:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With more large organizations pushing for leaner departments, how can senior executives secure the resources needed for large-scale, change initiatives? Laura Beres shares how she grew the transformation office at Ulta Beauty from 0 to 35 employees. Hear how she made the case for a strong, centralized department that supported the expansion of Ulta Beauty through key ERP, data, digital, and supply chain transformations.Reach me on:nellie@tigerhall.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nelliewartoft/Nellie WartoftCEO of TigerhallChair of the Executive Council for Leading ChangeMusic:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, how do you create real momentum around change? Listen in on the conversation with Shellye Archambeau as she explains how she rallied her workforce to transform a struggling startup into the now thriving company, MetricStream.Music:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At the heart of every great story lies the inexorable force of change. But is there a highly replicable structure to corporate storytelling that facilitates large-scale changes? Jair Clarke has cracked the code and, in this episode, presents the 6-step framework that has served him well throughout his career in change leadership.Music:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You might think you know what happened to Blockbuster and how they missed the digital streaming boat, but do you truly? Join my conversation with James Keyes, former Chairman & CEO of Blockbuster and 7-Eleven, as he recounts conversations held behind closed doors, separating fact from fiction in his own words and, ultimately, what it takes to be a leader through uncertain corporate times.Music:Breathe by RYGO | https://soundcloud.com/francesco-rigolonEverything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recurring, digital subscription revenue is the golden standard for most technology companies today. Many are still working through their transformation to get there, but some have gotten there already over 20 years ago - Microsoft is one of those companies. In this inaugural episode of The Only Constant, I am joined by Gavriella Schuster - the leader who led this key commercial milestone for the world's most valuable technology company.Join the conversation to hear:What led to Microsoft wanting to make this major change in the first placeHow customers threw up allover this change and how Gavriella navigated customer sentiment, buying cycles and contract transitions How Gavriella worked with the sellers throughout the transformation to ensure they were successful in the change, leveraging change champions and community influencersMusic:Good Vibes by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Everything You Need Is By Your Side by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.