Walk the talk

Most people, leaders especially, want to execute clear plans and get right to the results they’re after. But that can be challenging when issues are complex and the path forward isn’t straight or well-defined.

In working with organizations to create flexible strategic frameworks and partner for system change, we’ve developed ways of helping leaders adopt more thoughtful, adaptive approaches to managing change. That includes being more open to new ways of working, embracing uncertainty, and establishing cultures where people are willing to learn together — while attentively managing risk.

Building capacity in this way boosts leaders’ confidence, improves their ability to address change in complex environments, and helps ensure closer alignment between their personal leadership goals and the overall direction of the organization.

How we help build adaptive capacity

Whether it’s providing strategic guidance, offering one-on-one mentorship for senior leaders, or advising teams in adaptive action techniques, our practice of building adaptive capacity can take whatever form your organization requires.

We work with leaders where they’re at — before, during and after strategic projects — to:

• Develop strong working relationships that build on the wisdom and internal capacity of staff.
• Reinforce that effective engagement is essential to establishing collective commitment to advancing the work of change.
• Build the necessary understanding, skills and capacity for adaptive action.
• Monitor progress continuously and observe what is happening both externally and internally, with feedback loops to inform choices as circumstances change.