Why Organisations Struggle with Change - And What to Do About It
The Cost of Poor Change Management
70% of organisational change efforts fail to achieve their goals. Resistance, confusion, and lack of buy-in are named as the most common causes of failed change - more so than inadequate strategy or resources.
Poorly managed change leads to:
The Good News: Research shows that when people are actively engaged in the change process - learning by doing, practicing new mindsets and behaviours - the odds of success dramatically improve. It’s not enough to share a strategy document or run a town hall. Teams need safe, practical ways to:
That’s why leading organisations use hands-on tools from MLR to bridge the “knowing-doing” gap. Our activities turn abstract concepts into shared experiences, helping you convert resistance into readiness - and boosting your ROI on every change programme.
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Our Iceberg Is Melting provides a powerful guide for navigating personal and professional transformation. Through relatable characters, this fable illuminates human nature, the challenge of resistance, and the incredible power of collective action. It is a story that is occurring in different forms around us today – but the penguins handle change a great deal better than most of us.
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Based on many years of experience of change management and packed with proven techniques, Build, Excite, Equip is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to managing complex change and ensuring your project stands out and delivers.
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Alex Rogo is a harried plant manager working ever more desperately to try improve performance. His factory is rapidly heading for disaster. So is his marriage.
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