Decide. Act. Adjust: Leading at Pace in a Changing World
Business used to be a little more predictable. These days? Not so much.
That was the starting point for a great MoPed session with Nicola O’Rourke from Joy Consulting, exploring what it really means to lead with agility in a world that keeps changing around us.
From VUCA to BANI, Nicola unpacked the increasing complexity businesses are navigating — from shifting consumer behaviour and trust, to technology, trends and an increasingly unforgiving digital landscape.
But the message wasn’t to simply move faster.
Agility isn’t speed. It’s knowing when to move, when to pause and when to change direction.
Nicola shared plenty of real-world examples from her experience with brands including Pals, Lewis Road Creamery and Pics Peanut Butter, with a strong reminder to stay close to your customers, test and learn, and not be afraid to let go of something that isn't working.
We loved the idea of “think in decades, act daily — as well as the reminder to not die on the wrong hill. And perhaps most importantly, agility doesn't mean constantly changing who you are. Strong values and a clear brand give you the foundations to respond to change without losing yourself along the way.
A thought-provoking session, plenty of practical takeaways and lots of conversation afterwards — exactly what we love about getting the MoPed community together.
Thanks to Nicola for sharing her experience, insights and a healthy dose of challenge with us!