Transformation is never linear, and these assumptions embedded in this landscape are not easy to surface.  We’ve integrated our experience and research from credible sources to spotlight the top three areas. All of these involve working with the tension between seemingly opposite forces which create ‘knots’ that stifle momentum.  ​1. False alignment at the executive level: Although the aspiration for transformation may be unequivocal, alignment around the direction, the goals and organisational capability is mainly expressed behaviorally (not verbally) and therefore needs to be understood.​ 2. Wisdom to face the ‘unknown unknowns’: What is the depth and diversity of the leadership team’s collective wisdom to fill the critical, but data-starved areas?​ 3. Holding space through uncertainty: How effective will leaders be in ensuring teams feel safe and focused through prolonged periods of uncertainty? ​4. Stakeholder commitments and cultural realities: In a data rich, insight-starved environment, how well can leaders listen to what really matters? 5. Balancing compliance and agency during execution: How effective are leaders in reliably scaling leadership capability across functions and geographies?  Explore our diagnostic offerings below and do try one of the free assessments.