The "seventy per cent of change programmes fail" statistic has no evidence behind it. The man who created it retracted it in 1995. The business world kept quoting it anyway. This is the story of how a myth became received wisdom — and why that matters.
Professor Julie Hodges of Durham University Business School dismantles the myths of organisational change, explains why linear models are no longer fit for purpose, and makes the case for a people-centric approach that actually sticks. Essential reading for leaders navigating transformation in complex organisations.
People-centric change leadership is essential for AI implementation success. The PEOPLE Framework addresses why most change programmes fail - not through technology limitations, but through lack of buy-in. Discover a practical approach that puts people at the centre of transformation.
With 70% of improvement projects failing to deliver planned outcomes, effective change management is critical. Arkaro's "do it with you" approach builds change roadmaps collaboratively, trains leaders as change agents, guides culture transformation, and integrates people, process, and tools to ensure lasting results.
Like the monkey trapped by its unwillingness to release what it's holding, organizations often remain stuck due to outdated beliefs and practices. Arkaro's change management approach uses powerful storytelling—including Jeff Bezos's insight that "people who are right a lot change their mind frequently"—to help businesses recognise when letting go enables transformation.
Like the elephant that remains chained despite having the strength to break free, organizations often remain constrained by limiting beliefs from past experiences. Arkaro uses powerful storytelling in our change management approach to help teams recognise and overcome these self-imposed limitations, enabling genuine transformation and unlocking hidden potential.