Perspectives of Change

Environments and contexts today are uncertain and complex. They are shaped by forces beyond our control. So you can’t really follow or stick to only what you know. We need to have the ability to think, adapt and act in better ways when clarity is incomplete and the path forward is unfolding. And of course we need to still remain deeply human. How do we do that? Let’s explore that with Lynne Cazaly...

This episode goes beyond the idea of "permission to play" and explores what really holds people back. In a rapid fire questions style format, this is a conversation around what it actually takes to move from permission to practice, and what we might need to stop pretending along the way. So... Can play exist when stakes are high and time is short? Even when permission is given, why do pe...

In the kind of work we do today, whether that's when leading teams, facilitating conversations, or navigating change, Learning is Not Optional. It is how people adapt, align and move forward. And yet, many of the ways we share knowledge unintentionally get in the way of that learning. Not in obvious ways, but quieter ones. We default to lecturing because it feels efficient.  We structure conv...

In this episode Sarika Kharbanda sits down with Geeta Prakash, founder of Parama Naturals, to explore how everyday experiences, life's unexpected known and unknown challenges, and the wisdom of ancient traditions can spark powerful change. From navigating allergies and corporate life to discovering the healing power of #turmeric and mindful selfcare, Geeta shares her journey of weaving health...

In this episode Fran Cormack and Ro Gorell share their journey of the "Global Virtual Book Club with a difference", which now steps into its 3rd year. In today's world of complexity, carving out time to read and reflect can feel impossible. That's where this book club stands apart: someone reads the book for you, distills the insights, and sparks a conversation that gets you th...

In this episode of Perspectives of Change, we look at yoga not just as a practice on the mat, but as a lens for transformation in life through the journey of our guest Tahera Dashti. Tahera touches on the student-teacher relationship, the role of props, and how online vs offline classes shape experiences. We also look at when anyone could begin yoga, the excuses or the internal blockers that hold...

Kindness is Power. We all deserve to be surrounded by it. Tenaz Cardos from Kind Hearts Brigade says “Make Kindness an everyday habit”. What a simple, yet powerful thing to say and do. She says “Kindness starts with you. You deserve to live in a world filled with compassion, empathy and understanding. Together, we can make kindness a daily habit, one act at a time.” Listen in to her journey. View...

Are you already applying Management 3.0 without knowing it? Or perhaps you are still trying to figure out what that looks like in your day to day? Ralph and Sarika have been getting questions around this and they've been reflecting. So, this is one final wrap-up of the series of Management 3.0 topics between Sarika and Ralph. As usual a table convo, a table convo, real examples from their exp...

There are moments in #leadership and #facilitation when the pressure is real. Tough conversations. Conflicting voices. Big expectations. All eyes are on you. This session is about those moments - and how we’ve stayed grounded when that happens. Ro Gorell and Sarika Kharbanda talk about: - what pressure looks like when you are the one holding the space - how do we recognise when you are being pulle...

What do you do when everyone looks to you for answers—and you’ve got none? In a world where change is constant and complexity is the norm, many leaders and facilitators still carry the unspoken burden of needing to “know it all.”  But here’s the truth: in complex environments, expert certainty can actually get in the way of meaningful progress. It’s not your job to fix everything. It’s your job to...

Welcome to “Hexagons and Thinking” in conversation with Fran Cormack A bee’s honeycomb is built from interconnected hexagons. Hexagons encourage us to view connections even when there is chaos. They mirror the complexity of our real world today. Their unique shape sparks curiosity and creativity too. In this conversation, Fran and Sarika explore hexagonal thinking with organisational interconnecte...

Welcome to "The Power of Failure: Unveiling Wisdom from Fail Conf” with Rucha Kapare. In this conversation we dive into the transformative power of failure as a critical ingredient for growth and learning. We bring you Rucha’s own story and insights about Fail Conf, a conference where leaders share their experiences with failure and the lessons they’ve learnt along the way. Rucha also shares...

Welcome to “Journeying through Edward De Bono’s 6 Thinking Hats” in conversation with Fran Cormack. In this conversation, we journey through Edward De Bono’s 6 Thinking hats beginning with what are these 6 thinking hats to begin with, the benefits and flexibility of the 6 thinking hats, and the practical challenges when facilitating these. We also bring out perspectives on critical, lateral and pa...

Welcome to “Strength Unleashed” in conversation with Bindi Basan In this conversation, we dive into the extraordinary journey of the corporate Bindi Basan who stepped into the world of Strength training including the formidable challenge of deadlifts. Bindi takes pride in calling herself a powerlifter and defies the stereotype and redefines what it means to thrive in both the corporate world and t...

Welcome to “Blaming frameworks, dodging responsibility” in conversation with Ralph van Roosmalen. In this coffee table conversation at Perspectives of Change, Ralph and Sarika discuss the tendency of organisations to blame frameworks when things go wrong during implementation of a framework. They dive into the importance of looking at frameworks as mirrors and moving beyond the blame game. What co...

Welcome to “Connect Learning with Practice in the Management 3.0 Community” in conversation with Sara Ramos.  In this conversation, Sara shares how she embarked on her unique learning journey and the passion with which she has been nurturing the Management 3.0 community. She shares how community members play an active and pivotal role in shaping and driving this community’s direction, enabling co-...

Welcome to “Crafting Environments for Distributed Teams” in conversation with Jim Benson and Mark Kilby. Distributed teams have been around for a long time. I’ve been working with globally distributed teams since around 1999. I’ve personally witnessed firsthand the evolution of distributed teams and the challenges and opportunities these have presented along the years. I’ve recently had conversati...

Welcome to “Visual Vibes: Art as a Language” where we explore Roberto’s journey into the world of visualisation.  We learn more about Roberto’s creative process, and why experimentation is at the heart of his creative process.  We journey with Roberto from where his visualisation journey began, the challenges he faced or opportunities he created and some awesome advice nuggets for anyone wanting t...

Welcome to “Management 3.0: the journey from a book to real transformation” where we explore the evolution of Management 3.0. We also dive into making leadership more human, touching every aspect from personal growth to organisational change, drawing inspiration from the Management 3.0 principles. Know more about Katharina and / Connect with Katharina on LinkedIn View the Videocast of this Episode...

Welcome to “Thinking Beyond 9 to 5: Unlocking Potential with Async” where we unravel the intricacies of async, challenge the status quo, address resistance, corporate demands and the question of whether everyone should go async. Know more about Sumeet and / Connect with Sumeet on LinkedIn View the Videocast of this Episode at this link on YouTube. Book by Sumeet Gayathri Moghe The Async-First Play...

Welcome to "Enabling and Building Capability for Change in Organisations with Sunil Mundra". In this podcast we - unravel the challenges organisations face in the ever-evolving landscape of change - discover how leveraging the skills of experts in the right way becomes a game-changer - explore the role of leadership in building and sustaining lasting change capabilities Know more about S...

Team competency matrix - a go to tool for managers, leaders, teams, HR and change agents when you want to understand an employee and team’s competencies and then making informed decisions around hiring, up-skilling and the like. Sarika, host of Perspectives of Change show, has been inviting practitioners to the Perspectives of Change show. She invited Els to share her experience experimenting and...

In this Perspectives of Change vodcast we are joined by Mangesh Shinde, who has found profound joy and purpose in the rhythm of his feet hitting the pavement. In this conversation with Mangesh, we delve into running, marathons, ultra-marathons, and the personal transformation that follows. The number of parallels to organisational change that can be pulled out of this conversation is amazing. Whet...

In conversation with Bindi Basan, on the topic of "Building Elite Performance Teams that Outperform" "It doesn't make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do. We hire smart people so that they can tell us what to do." Quote by Steve Jobs What was Bindi's why for building Elite performance teams that outperform? Did her mindset as an interviewer have a role...

Discover the secrets to thriving teams: unlock the power of positive psychology Are you ready to transform your team's dynamics, resilience and performance? Look no further! In this episode we'll delve into the fascinating world of positive psychology and it's incredible impact on teams navigating change. In this episode, Sarika Kharbanda is in conversation with Ro Gorell and they e...