Change that works

Why do big companies—with all their money, people, and power—struggle to truly innovate? In this fun and no-nonsense episode, Alexandra chats with Richard Roolvink, consultant and coach in ICG Rijnconsult in the Netherlands, who drops some spicy truths. He compares big firms to fat cats and calls them sleeping ducks - easy targets for faster, leaner players.Richard unpacks the difference between renovation (aka polishing the old stuff) and real innovation (creating something genuinely new). He says it straight: old roads won’t take you to new places. So why do companies keep walking them?We dive into the three big blockers he sees in corporate leadership: 😴 Complacency – the comfort zone is killing progress 🌫️ Lack of clarity – when no one knows the true destination 🪫 Lack of commitment – big talk, small actionIf you work in or with large organizations, this one will hit home. It’s packed with sharp metaphors, honest takes, and ideas that might just wake the duck.

Why do some teams thrive on creativity and innovation while others are stuck in a cycle of fear and blame? In this episode, we dive into the critical role of psychological safety in fostering a culture where ideas flourish and intelligent failures lead to growth. Join us as we explore the fine line between mistakes and intelligent failures, inspired by the groundbreaking work of Amy Edmondson.Our guest, Alexandra Gruicin, introduces The Blame Game – a powerful tool designed to spark open conversations about blame, mistakes, failures, and psychological safety. Curious to learn how this tool can transform your team's dynamics? Tune in now to discover more about The Blame Game and how to create a culture of trust and innovation!If you have any questions for either Alexandra or are interested in collaborating reach out via changethatworks@icg.eu.com

It’s Christmas time, and for Christmas, most of us give presents to each other. That’s why we decided to give you a present, the most precious one we have: Our failures.In this episode we would like to share with you situations during which we screwed up and more importantly what we learned from them.You’ll hear some of our best kept secrets and hopefully can take some of our learnings with you. The most important learnings usually come from our own failures however, so with this episode we would also like to inspire you to be bold, take risks and not worry too much about failing. For this episode we will be welcoming all of our hosts – Alexandra, Carola and György – who will be handing out gifts, sharing their personal experiences with you.If you have any questions for our hosts or are interested in collaborating reach out via changethatworks@icg.eu.com

In this episode, we explore the concept of effectuation, the science of entrepreneurial thinking that equips individuals and organizations with the tools to navigate an unpredictable and unplannable future. Rooted in principles that emphasize leveraging resources at hand, embracing uncertainty, and co-creating with stakeholders, effectuation offers a transformative mindset shift, especially relevant for leaders and teams facing constant change. We dive into how adopting effectual thinking helps organizations innovate resiliently, make informed decisions under uncertainty, and harness creativity by focusing on achievable goals rather than rigid plans. Whether you're an entrepreneur or an established business leader, this episode will inspire a fresh approach to problem-solving and adaptability.For this episode our host Alexandra Popescu-Zorica will be joined by Michael Faschingbauer, Partner at ICG Austria and expert on the topic.If you have any questions for Alexandra or Michael or are interested in collaborating reach out via changethatworks@icg.eu.com