Overview

Change is essentially a political game. In order to succeed, transformation leaders must work with and through the politics of change in a very effective manner. However, there is a big difference between “dark-side” and “light-side” politics.

In this highly dynamic and interactive keynote, Edmond tells the story of how a mentor got him to realize the true nature of change leadership and, more importantly, embrace light-side politics™. That day paved the way for his 30 years of success with strategic transformations.

In the second part of the keynote, Edmond illustrates light-side politics™ through a real-world case: a major digital transformation with nasty internal dynamics! Through the vivid story, Edmond introduces a special tool to work with and through the politics of change. He brings to life six personas: Campaigner; Helper; Foot Dragger; Torpedo; Skeptic; and the tricky and highly political Wind Watcher…

Edmond delivers this keynote with the passion, humour and engaging style that are his trademarks.

Clip – Related episode from the #NimbleVlog

Edmond shares the story of how he realized that change leadership is essentially a political game. He discusses the difference between “dark-side” and “light-side” politics; and stresses the importance of engaging in the latter in order to successfully execute change…

Clip – Virtual version of this keynote

Edmond discusses the agenda at the start of his presentation to the CIO Association of Canada…