Change that works

We talk about ESG as if it were mainly about emissions, reports, and ticking the right boxes. But in practice, the biggest sustainability risk is often much closer to home. In this episode of Change That Works , we explore the uncomfortable truth most ESG discussions avoid: culture and leadership practices can make or break sustainability long before carbon targets do . Today's host, György Péczel...

In this episode of Change That Works , host Alexandra Popescu sits down with strategy and market-centricity expert Carina Christian-Kradischnig to unpack what it really takes to turn customer insights into strategic decisions. They explore why many companies are “data rich but decision poor,” how smart segmentation creates a shared language across teams, and why integrating segmentation into your...

Middle managers sit right at the core of organizational life, they are the beating heart of change — but their reality is often far more complex than it appears. In this episode of the podcast, we dive into the unique pressures and enormous potential of this role: from balancing strategic expectations with day‑to‑day realities, to navigating identity shifts, stress, and the lonely middle. How can...

Culture isn’t a soft topic; it’s the operating system of your strategy. In this episode of Change That Works, host György Péczely talks with Manfred Höfler about how leaders can transform their organisational culture from a barrier into a competitive advantage. Forget surveys and slogans — this is about real behaviour, real decisions and real business impact. We delve into the patterns that silent...

In this special Christmas edition, all the Change That Works hosts – Carola, Alexandra, and Gyuri – sit down together to bust some of the biggest myths they hear in their work as change consultants. From the seductive illusion of big transformation plans to the false comfort of “just doing a training,” they challenge the assumptions that block real change from happening. Expect personal stories, s...

Every CEO wants results: improved efficiency, shorter lead times, and streamlined processes. However, few dare to admit that the real bottleneck is leadership behaviour, rather than a lack of tools or the knowledge how to use them. In this episode of Change That Works , host György Péczely talks with Josef Procházka, revealing the uncomfortable truths about leadership that companies often fail to...

In this episode of Change That Works , Alexandra Popescu-Zorica talks with Michael Sarnitz, Managing Partner at ICG, about how organizations can turn strategy from a PowerPoint promise into daily reality. They explore why even the best strategies fail in execution, what “second operating systems” can do to bridge that gap, and how OKRs can shift teams from activity-based to results-based work. Thi...

Change is always challenging, and sometimes frightening. In this episode of Change That Works , host György Péczely talks with István Kosztolányi about the experiences of successful, and less successful change processes. We discuss what makes change work, and how leaders step up to the task. István shares some of the most memorable cases he has witnessed during his 30+ years of consultant career....

What will define the executives of the future? In this episode of Change That Works , host Alexandra Popescu-Zorica speaks with Dan Palmer about why innovation management — not just efficiency — will set tomorrow’s leaders apart. Through the story of John and Alex, we’ll explore how corporate culture, education, and fear of failure often stifle creativity. We’ll also discover why nurturing small-s...

I’d love to—but there’s just no time. We’ve all heard this phrase. In fast-paced, high-pressure environments, personal growth is often treated as a luxury—when in fact, it’s essential. In this episode of Change That Works , host Carola Gasser-Trinkl talks with Kurt Mayer, consultant and Managing Partner at ICG Austria, about how to embed leadership development into the everyday reality of busy pro...

Agile has been hailed as the solution for everything—faster results, happier teams, and smoother transformations. But is it truly a game changer—or just another buzzword? And what does it actually take to work in a more agile way, especially in large, complex organizations? In this episode of Change That Works , host Carola Gasser-Trinkl talks with Maria Cenușă, consultant and Managing Partner at...

Why do big companies—with all their money, people, and power—struggle to truly innovate? In this fun and no-nonsense episode, Alexandra chats with Richard Roolvink, consultant and coach in ICG Rijnconsult in the Netherlands, who drops some spicy truths. He compares big firms to fat cats and calls them sleeping ducks - easy targets for faster, leaner players. Richard unpacks the difference between...

Imagine you've just finished one of your meetings. And just like your other meetings, it went amazingly well! People were energetic, you've learned a lot and the team has made great progress! This is not a dream, such a world can be a reality. You'd have to change, but not much. Forget the strict meeting rules you've heard and start thinking about what makes people happy and energised in a meeting...

Why do some teams thrive on creativity and innovation while others are stuck in a cycle of fear and blame? In this episode, we dive into the critical role of psychological safety in fostering a culture where ideas flourish and intelligent failures lead to growth. Join us as we explore the fine line between mistakes and intelligent failures, inspired by the groundbreaking work of Amy Edmondson. Our...

When two things merge each one brings along baggage - some good, some maybe not so good. This holds true for private mergers - like families or people merging - but even more so in a business context. It becomes especially tricky when not everyone thinks it’s a good idea - resistance and conflicts are natural consequences. Stakes become even higher when human lives come into play as is the case in...

It’s Christmas time, and for Christmas, most of us give presents to each other. That’s why we decided to give you a present, the most precious one we have: Our failures. In this episode we would like to share with you situations during which we screwed up and more importantly what we learned from them. You’ll hear some of our best kept secrets and hopefully can take some of our learnings with you....

Improving processes through Business Process Management (BPM) methodologies is a fundamental way of maximizing organizational performance. While one could think BPM is a mostly a mechanical effort of drawing flowcharts and writing instructions, the reality could not be further from this. In our third episode we will discuss how to shake up the organization and end deep-rooted conflicts in a sustai...

In this episode, we explore the concept of effectuation, the science of entrepreneurial thinking that equips individuals and organizations with the tools to navigate an unpredictable and unplannable future. Rooted in principles that emphasize leveraging resources at hand, embracing uncertainty, and co-creating with stakeholders, effectuation offers a transformative mindset shift, especially releva...

To create real impact and to do so fast is often times a big challenge in change endeavours. This is where Rapid Results comes in: It's all about short term initiaitves driven by small teams, that focus on a very clear, ambitious goal. In our first episode of the new ICG “Change That Works” Podcast learn how you can unleash this powerful method in your organization and create real forward momentum...