OrgDev with Distinction Organisation Development in the Age of Uncertainty with Toby Lindsay - OrgDev Episode 74
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Jul 18, 2025 Toby Lindsay, a Senior Consultant at The King’s Fund and an expert in organizational development, shares valuable insights about navigating complexity in leadership. He discusses the critical misalignment between strategy and change, stressing the need for collaborative leadership. The conversation delves into action learning sets as powerful tools for fostering community and reflection. Toby also reflects on the balance between social justice and client needs and emphasizes the importance of supporting the new generation of consultants in their careers.
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Behavior Emerges from Entanglement
- Organizational change emerges from entangled social and material contexts rather than from isolated individuals.
- Leadership programs must connect individual development with systemic design and culture for lasting impact.
Use Action Learning Sets
- Use action learning sets to foster deep inquiry, open questioning, and mutual support.
- Structure and confidentiality create a safe space for honest exploration and sustained learning.
Sustain Action Learning Communities
- Sustain action learning by cultivating a strong community of practice and scheduling regular sessions.
- Ensure organizational support to overcome cultural resistance and protect learning time.
