Leading Change: The Questions to Ask Before You Say Yes

Leading change isn’t just about frameworks, strategy or project plans.It begins with a more uncomfortable question:Is the organisation truly ready for change?In this episode of Confident Leadership. In Colour., I’m joined by returning guest Linda Lenox as we explore what really determines whether organisational change succeeds — or quietly fails.Many change initiatives don’t break down because of poor methodology. They fail because the people involved are not fully ready, aligned or supported.We talk about:(00:00) Are Organisations Truly Ready for Change?(01:32) Why Change Fails: It’s About People, Not Plans(04:33) “Everyone Should Change… Just Not Me”(06:06) Identity Shift, Authority & Resistance(07:11) Outsourcing & Extreme Organisational Change(09:29) Interviewing the Employer Before You Say Yes(11:23) The GPS Metaphor: Who Sets the Destination?(12:33) When Senior Leaders Disengage(14:43) What a Strong Change Setup Looks Like(16:03) Red Flags: Vague Vision, No Budget, No Authority(19:20) What Does Success Actually Look Like?(21:33) Why 60–70% of Change Projects Fail(23:00) Technical Success vs Real Business Success(24:01) Doing Change For the Business — Not To IT(26:06) IT as an Enabler of Business Transformation(27:33) Final Reflection: Is This Change Real?If you are stepping into a new role, being hired as a change agent, or leading transformation internally, this conversation will help you ask better questions — and protect both your credibility and your energy.Linda’s LinkedIn article:“Disrupting the Desk”Read here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/disrupting-the-desk-7420536904951099392/I’m currently building a new membership for leaders who want to strengthen both their confidence and their self-leadership — in colour, in practice, over time.If you’d like early access, join via the link :https://courses.migmatit.se/insidelistLeadership isn’t black and white.It’s human. It’s strategic. It’s emotional.And it’s in colour.Resources Mentioned🌈 Want to Lead Change With More Confidence?