Change Signal

Is Your Organization Change Allergic? Anne Gotte

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Jul 23, 2025
Anne Gotte, SVP Global Talent & Organization Effectiveness at Mondelēz and seasoned change leader from Bumble, Ecolab, and General Mills, dives into the messy realities of organizational transformation. She discusses why traditional change management is outdated, advocating for a focus on building ongoing change capacity instead. Gotte emphasizes the importance of asking tough questions about current practices and accepting discomfort as part of the process. Her insights challenge leaders to navigate change with clarity while embracing uncertainty, ultimately redefining how organizations manage transformation.
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INSIGHT

Change Is Constant and Unmanageable

  • Change is constant and cannot be episodically managed anymore.
  • The term 'change management' is outdated and misleading in today's world.
ADVICE

Normalize Feeling Clumsy in Change

  • Normalize feeling clumsy and afraid during change efforts.
  • These feelings often signal that you care and are paying attention.
ADVICE

Use Grace Over Perfection

  • Focus on getting more right than wrong in change, not perfection.
  • Use grace to sustain yourself through discomfort and mistakes.
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