Projects and transformations keep failing. Many transformations don't achieve all of their intended goals. Benefits? Barely getting something over the line before the money runs out is often defined as success, and what gets delivered bears little resemblance to the original change vision. People keep claiming certifications or 'secret' recipes can solve these problems - but brutally - these failures persist. We argue about how (waterfall vs agile vs BAU) to deliver - but no matter the...

What is Fake Agile? How does fake Agile harm Agile? What is a b******t job? What should you do if you've realised you have a b******t job? What can the Agile community collectively do to help stamp out the b******t? Nigel Thurlow is a truth teller, speaker and author. He joins Tash for a second time on Casa de Cambio podcast to discuss all of these things and more. Nigel recommends: David Mann Yamada-San Tash recommends: Boy Swallows Universe on Netflix Connect with Nigel at:...

What is complexity fitness? How can an organisation get complexity fit? What is wayfinding? What should leaders who are starting their wayfinding journey do? Sonja Blignaut is an author, complexity nerd and founder of More Beyond and Complexity Fit. She joins Tash on the latest episode of Casa de Cambio podcast for a chat about all of these things and more. Sonja recommends: Tim Ingold Field Guide to Getting Lost by Rebecca Solnit The Matter With Things by Ian Gilchrist Poetry...

When should you stop a change altogether? Is it a career limiting move to say no when you are tasked with making something happen? What should change agents who have the unenviable task of informing their leaders something is a bad idea do? What is sunk cost truth? Kim Ballestrin is a knitter, agile change agent and Cynefin enthusiast. She joins Tash for a chat about all of these things and more in the latest episode of casa de cambio podcast. For more informaiton on upcoming change...

In this episode of Casa de Cambio podcast, Tash is joined by the Head of Global Procurement at Roche - Colm Diamond. Colm shares a case study of how his department improved their business agility. Starting with the problem, how teams were organised, roadblocks encountered on the way. Colm talks about the capability gaps that needed to be solved along the way, as well as shares his own personal struggle with disempowerment. Colm Recommends: Dan Carlin's Hardcore History...

What is 'the transformation myth'? What is the downstream impact when an organisation hasn't correctly defined the problem it faces? What can leaders do to ensure that change is enabled across the organisation? Nigel Thurlow is the CEO of the Flow Consortium, Former Chief of Agile at Toyota and co-author of the Flow System Playbook. He joins Tash for a chat about all things transformations, as well as an interesting side chat about the growing use of AI in organisations. Nigel...

How do you level up your change game? What are some strategies to move from change analyst to change manager, and change manager to senior change manager? What senior career paths are available for experienced change practitioners? How can you build a brand for yourself? Eloise Seidelin is a founder, an experienced change recruiter and the host of the Change It podcast. She joins Tash for a joint episode where they cover all things leveling up and more. Eloise recommends: Good to...

What do you do if you are a project or transformation professional, but you are hiring a change manager and you don't know where to start? What should people be looking for in change CVs? What questions should people who are not experts in change management, and might not be sure what to look for, ask when interviewing a change management professional? What kind of responses from candidates are desirable? What are some gotchas to beware of? Alan Herrity is a seasoned recruiting...

What is a change management office (CMO)? What should change practitioners advocating for a centralised change management office do? What steps should people take when setting up a CMO? Where should the CMO sit? Are roles such Chief Change Officer becoming more common? What are some traps to avoid when setting up a CMO? Lena Ross is a speaker, author and change management guru. She joins Tash for a chat about all things CMO and gives out some solid career advice too. Lena...

What are some of the different ways people respond to change? How can change agents and leaders tailor their communication approach based on different types of responses to change? Gavin Wedell is the founder and CEO of ChangePlan. He joins Tash for a chat about responses to change, as well as share some interesting research he did on the biggest challenges change professionals face. Casa de Cambio listeners can get a free download of ChangePlan's stakeholder playing cards by using the...

What are some things people should consider when preparing to take a product to market? What are some commons traps people fall into? How can change practitioners help bring a product to life? Rebecca Motter is an experienced marketer and product commercialisation guru. She joins Tash for a chat about all things product and more. Rebecca recommends: The Wheel of Time on Amazon The RISE podcast Redacted podcast Like the podcast? Why not buy me a coffee at:...

When should change champions be used/not used? How does change maturity influence the success of a change champion network? What are some things that can go wrong when standing up a change champion network? How can change agents prevent them? What are some traps for new players? Andrew Butow is a co founder, gaming enthusiast and haver of opinions. Andrew joins Tash for a chat about all things change champions and apocalypse survival. This is the final episode of season 7 - thanks for...

What do leaders need to do to set their change up for success? What holds leaders, and therefore their people, back when making change in an organisation? What role does empathy play when leading change? Christiane Anderson is an enterprise coach, co founder and rowing novice. In the latest episode of Casa de Cambio podcast, she chats to Tash about all of this and more. Christiane recommends: Better Value Sooner Safer Happier by Jonathan Smart Authentic Relating by Ryel kestano If...

What are some things leaders should do to empower their people? What are some examples when empowerment goes well? What about when it doesn't go so well?  What can the fallout be? Biunca Hooper is a business agility coach and NZ director at EPiC agile. She joins Tash for a chat about all of these things and more, in the latest episode of Casa de Cambio podcast. Catch B at the Agile on the Beach conference in March in the very stunning location of Nelson, NZ. Biunca recommends: Academy...

What are some red flags change practitioners need to look out for when interviewing for a role or meeting with potential clients? In this solo episode, host Natasha Redman discusses a pretty long list of red flags - how to spot them and what to do once you have identified them. Tash recommends: Poker Face on Stan The Last of Us on HBO Pamela, a Love Story on Netflix The Tim Ferriss Show Episode # 521 with Dr Andrew Huberman Flowers by Miley Cyrus And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow by...

What are some of the key features of the 'gig economy'? How have employment trends changed in the last few years? How many employers use gig economy talent?  What should people thinking of taking the plunge into gig work be aware of? Michelle Fotheringham is a gig economy disruptor, documentary enthusiast and founder of talent collective Werkling. She joins Tash for a chat about all things gig economy and how talent models are changing in our VUCA world. Michelle recommends: Colin From...

What is a mindset? How is it different to an agile mindset? How is it different from a growth mindset? What needs to shift to build an agile mindset? Which do people find the most challenging? Can you shift your mindset? How does this happen? What gets in the way? How might you recruit someone with an agile mindset?  Lena Ross is the co-founder of the Agile Change Institute, author of essential change management texts and a Tudor enthusiast. She joins Tash this episode for a great chat...

What is change fatigue? What isn't change fatigue? What's the difference between change saturation and change fatigue? Why do some people say change fatigue isn't a thing? What are some tips change practitioners should remember when walking into a 'change fatigue' situation? Gilbert Kruidenier is an emergency services volunteer, senior change manager and podcast enthusiast. He joins Tash for a chat about all things change fatigue, community participation and his commitment to...

It's so common for change practitioners NOT to get the opportunity to influence the design of change. One of the factors that is linked to success is being a trusted advisor to decision makers, but this often takes a long time. How can change agents accelerate this? What are some steps they can take right away? What are some traps for new players when trying to build deep rapport quickly with people of influence? What are some other strategies change agents can employ to get a seat at the...

How do we identify our strengths? And how do we know what our strengths combination is? How does that make me superpowered? Nikki Smith is a career coach, registered psychologist and host of the popular podcast 'Dream Life Best Fit Role.' She joins Tash for a chat about how your strengths combination is your superpower, how understanding your strengths can improve your work life and more. Nikki recommends: Loveless and Radio Silence by Alice Osemond Scandal Limitless More info on...

What is prehab for change? How is it different to a warm up? What are some real life examples of where you have used prehab for change? Kathy Piestrzynski is a head of change, agile enthusiast and netball coach. She chats to Tash about prehab for change, netball positions and the similarities between coaching a sports team and leading change in the latest episode of Casa de Cambio podcast.  Kathy's prehab for change course is coming out in April - more info can be found via her website...

Why do retailers struggle to innovate?  What can people in retail do who want to innovate but aren't sure where to start? What are some common traps to avoid? Andrew Smith is a retail innovation expert, chicken crimpy enthusiast and co-author of the book 'Retail Innovation Reframed: How to Transform Operations and Achieve Purpose Led Growth and Resilience.' He joins Tash on this episode of the podcast to discuss all things retail innovation with some great bonus chats on servant leadership...

What can change managers learn from product owners? Where do the two disciplines overlap? How can change managers better market themselves to key decision makers within their organisations? Adam Mullett is a Product Owner and the author of the book 'From No to How: How to Get Buy in and Lead Change' and joins Tash on this episode of Casa de Cambio podcast for a chat about all of this and more. Adam recommends: Better Call Saul The Avoidable War by kevin Rudd Connect with Adam here.

What is CX? Why is it important? What can change practitioners learn from CX? Is there any overlap? Where does CX fit into the agile family? Biunca Hooper is a business agility coach, change enthusiast and director at EPiC Agile. She chats to Tash about all of these things and more in the latest episode of Casa de Cambio podcast. Biunca recommends: Leading Beyond Change: Michael and Audrey Sahota The Diary of a CEO podcast Learn more about the New Zealand business agility meetup at:...