by Rob Malcolm | Jan 11, 2026 | Articles
(An Argyris-aware view of coherence, learning, and leadership) Purpose This note explains why large-scale reform often fails despite strong evidence, moral clarity, and broad agreement — and what transformational leadership needs to do differently. Islands of...
by Rob Malcolm | Jan 8, 2026 | Book
In an era of increasing complexity and uncertainty, Adapt, Survive and Flourish combines storytelling and guidance to show how organisations can go beyond simply surviving to transform and become more resilient and sustainable. At its heart is the Tuesday Night...
by Rob Malcolm | Jan 8, 2026 | Articles
Adaptive Capacity Adaptive capacity is simply the ability to sense, learn, and adjust creatively to change — without losing integrity, purpose, or hope. It’s built on knowledge. It utilises thinking Skills and tools. It...
by Rob Malcolm | Jan 7, 2026 | Book
The following characters form the narrative backbone of Adapt, Survive and Flourish, and its companion work Shared Knowledge. Each represents a distinct way of seeing the organisation—and the world. These characters are not archetypes. They are composites drawn from...
by Rob Malcolm | Jan 7, 2026 | Articles
Every so often, an old idea shakes the walls. This week, my windows were literally rattling as I rediscovered the work of Ralph D. Stacey, a key influencer from more than a decade ago. Rereading his words, I realised how deeply they still resonate — not as nostalgia,...