Change Signal Are You Pretending Change Has No Cost? Paulo Pisano
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Nov 12, 2025 Paulo Pisano, CHRO at Booking.com, is a seasoned change practitioner renowned for leading large-scale transformations. In this engaging discussion, he highlights the importance of simplifying complexity in change efforts while addressing the real costs involved. Paulo emphasizes the need for leaders to confront sacrifices openly, shifting mindsets from victimhood to protagonist roles. He also shares strategies for embedding change in daily workflows and staying engaged with stakeholders, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating organizational change.
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Simplify To Counter Organizational Gravity
- Paulo Pisano argues simplification is essential to counterbalance the gravitational force of organizational complexity.
- Leaders should hold complex thinking but distill it to the few things that create the most impact.
Say No To Preserve Focus
- Protect your focus by saying no to good ideas so you can say yes to the few that matter most.
- Build a support network that helps you prioritize and prevents scope creep.
150 Initiatives And A Leader Who Says Yes
- Paulo recalled an annual plan that ballooned to over 150 initiatives and admitted his curiosity fueled many yeses.
- He asked his team to protect him from saying yes so they could funnel efforts to top priorities.
