SMP LeaderTalks

#76 | The harsh truth about transformation

SMP LeaderTalks

15. January 2025

Georgiy Michailov meets Astrid Schulte and Reza Razavi

About signal corpses, possibilists and connectedness in times of change.

1 h 00 Min

"Transformation is sustainable and future-proof."

The only constant in life is change. Whether in the company or in private life. But how can change be managed sustainably and successfully? And how do you leave old patterns behind? These are questions that many companies are currently grappling with. High time for full transformation expertise. That's why this SMP LeaderTalk features two real professionals: Astrid Schulte and Reza Razavi.

"Honesty is a key topic in transformation."

Together, the two transformation experts have written a book that sheds light on the key challenges of transformation - from cultural change to honest self-reflection. They talk about their findings in this SMP LeaderTalk.

"People must be at the center of transformation."

Astrid Schulte and Reza Razavi discuss the basic principles of successful transformation with Georgiy Michailov. They explain why people must be the focus, what possibilists are, what characteristics distinguish them and why they are so indispensable for change processes. Why it doesn't work without honesty and why you can't avoid making tough decisions.

*Video only in German

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