Making it safe for people to change
We’re often asked how we as leaders and managers can help people achieve their potential at work especially when the organisation needs to make changes. It’s interesting how often organisations are seeking to optimise and leverage the talents of their teams. Yet,...
Coping with Emotions During Change
There’s a recurring theme in the press about leadership - the recent bushfires in Australia have magnified the importance of leadership. And how being a leader isn't a title. People take notice of leaders even more so when there’s a crisis. The ability to cope with...
Surviving the Curve Ball
It has been a tough 2019 for our 15-year-old daughter. She is a keen competitive swimmer and in February was competing at a local swim meet and aiming to qualify for the West Australian State finals in April. Whilst waiting in the marshalling area for her final race...
International Women’s Day 2019 by Ro Gorell
What does International Women’s Day mean to you? I consider myself lucky enough to live in a country that largely supports women’s equality. Celebrating International Women’s Day means we give thought to women elsewhere in the world not so fortunate. It somehow seems...
Collaboration and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
This is the second article in a series, inspired by the World Economic Forum in Davos. The first theme which has emerged for me from @WEF19 is that of collaboration. One of the key struggles for leaders reported, was that organisational silos limit their abilities to...
The New Paradigm for Change
Are we seeing signs that 'Organisational Change Management' is in its final death throws? If you Google the subject, many people including thought leaders in the field such as Torbin Rick and Jason Little have written about the subject, with many predicting the end of...
Shaping Your Future in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution
“Ready or not, a new world is upon us.” Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum Today marks the start of The World Economic Forums Annual Conference 2019. This is where world leaders from all areas of society come together to share ideas on...
How Coaching Can Help People Move From Change Resistant to Change Resilient
We are designed for change – it’s part of our physiological reality. And yet, ‘managing change’ at work can sometimes seem like an uphill struggle. Is resistance to change something that you’ve experienced in your project or programme? There are many models that...
What if you were to revolutionise the way you think about change?
Are you following a standard change management approach? How's that working for you? There are many models and methodologies of how to manage change. Each proclaims success by following a step-by-step linear approach and applying broad principles of change. As we...
How Different is Agile Coaching from Professional Coaching?
This question has been rattling around in my brain since I first heard about Agile coaching. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to hear first-hand from Agile coaches their experience of coaching Agile. Perth’s first Agile Coach Camp came to town under the...
Ro Gorell
Director
I’m a change strategist, coach and published author specialising in adaptive change, because in a disrupted world no organisation can afford to rest on previous success.
Coaching and facilitation are the key methods and skillsets I use to engender change agility. I help clients create their own change framework blending tools, techniques and methods from: change management, project management, neo- behaviourism (how to create habits), Lean Change and Agile as well as programme management.
Charlotte Mawle
Director
I’m a dedicated change professional with over 20 years’ experience. I am passionate about ‘doing change differently’ and a strong supporter of leading and ‘managing’ change using a Lean approach with a focus on co-creation and continuous feedback.
I understand the challenges of ‘managing’ change across cultures having worked on global projects in Australia, France, the UK and USA. I have led change teams on global SAP implementations as well as cultural change programmes in areas such as health and safety.
