Conversations Of Change

In this episode of Conversations of Agile Change, Dr. Jen Frahm chats with Dijana Marjanovic Alispahic, Marco Di Santis, and Leah Makin from UniSuper — a powerhouse trio redefining agile change in a highly regulated industry. They unpack their accidental journeys into change, the human side of agile, what brain-friendly practice means for neurodivergent professionals, and the leadership practices that foster psychological safety and creativity. Expect candor, laughter, and a few truth bombs that will stay with you long after the episode ends.

In this episode of Conversations of Agile Change, Dr. Jen Frahm sits down with Elizabeth Beattie, Program Change Lead for AI and Innovation at UNSW, to explore what it really takes to lead change in the age of AI. Elizabeth shares how she's applying agile, human-centered change techniques to foster curiosity, build capability, and create safe spaces for experimentation at a research-intensive university. They dive into lessons on leadership vulnerability, why co-creation beats top-down control, and how AI transformations are fundamentally different (and not so different) from past changes. Whether you're a change leader, innovator, or AI-curious, this conversation will spark fresh ideas for your own practice.

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The discussion covers the following key topics:Brain-Friendly Change:Designing change experiences that work by leveraging applied neuroscience.The importance of moving from fear to flow to overcome change resistance and failure.How brain-friendly change can serve as a protective shield against change overwhelm and fatigue.Understanding Resistance:Redefining resistance as a natural response and exploring its neurological basis.Strategies for creating approach states and minimizing avoid states to foster engagement.Leadership and Change:The critical role of leaders in setting the tone for change and the impact of their behavior on organizational culture.Practical tips for engaging leaders and aligning them with brain-friendly change practices.Agile and Brain-Friendly Change:The synergy between agile methodologies and brain-friendly change.How agile practices support continuous learning, collaboration, and psychological safety.Real-World Applications:Michelle shares real-life examples of implementing brain-frien

Key themesAgile Change Leadership: Exploring the role of agile change leadership in modern organizations.World Agility Forum Highlights: Discussing key insights and takeaways from the World Agility Forum conference in Lisbon.Challenges in Agile Adoption: Addressing common challenges and misconceptions in adopting agile methodologies.Agile vs. Waterfall: Contrasting agile approaches with traditional waterfall methodologies in change management.The Future of Change Management: Considering the evolving landscape of change management and the need for practitioners to adapt to new methodologies and tools. Natasha on LinkedIn Casa de Cambio websiteNatasha's podcast Casa de Cambio 

In this episode of "Conversations of Agile Change," Kylie Browne speaks with Lena Ross and discusses her role as a director of organizational change, focusing on digital transformation and organizational agility post-COVID-19. She highlights the accelerated pace of change projects, emphasizing the need for quicker execution with less planning time. Kylie advocates for visual communication in change management, explaining how it simplifies complex information and facilitates effective communication. She also details the development of a community of practice within her organization to deepen change management capabilities at multiple levels. Listeners will learn about implementing agile change management and the benefits of continuous improvement. This episode is essential for anyone looking to understand agile methodologies in contemporary organizational contexts.

In this episode of "Conversations of Agile Change," Dr. Jen Frahm and Enterprise Change Lead Melissa Bialoruski delve into the transformative power of agility and change management. Together, they explore the profound shift from hierarchical control to collaborative co-creation, highlighting the importance of embracing vulnerability and purpose-driven approaches in navigating the complexities of modern organizational change.

And we're back! Conversations of Change has had a lovely long nap and has woken up most refreshed and wanting to chat about Agile Change! Your co-hosts are Lena Ross and Dr Jen Frahm. We tell you what's coming up.

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Michelle Redfern contact details:Website - Advancing Women in Business & Sport Linkedin profile: Michelle Redfern Twitter: Facebook A career that soars 

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To come later! 

Further reading: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/learning-out-loud-up-against-my-limits-triple-threat-dr-jen-frahm/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/feb/16/white-fragility-racism-interview-robin-diangelohttp://laylafsaad.com/meandwhitesupremacy 

Full transcript to be published later on the blog!  Tim Rayner - @timrayner01 (twitter) https://www.hacker-culture.com/LinkedIn  Hayley Lewis @haypsychhttps://halopsychology.com/LinkedIn  Melissa Dark  @melissadarkhttps://commonplacecommunication.com/https://bustingsilos.com.au/LinkedIn 

Liam's Linkedin Profile We cover:Liam's pathway in to coachingHow leaders should use coachesHow agile coaches and change management practitioners work together What surprises Liam about coaching after all these yearsWhat Liam wishes leaders would know or doLiam's take on curiosity, empathy, vulnerability, courage and self-compassion