Change that works
Change That Works is a podcast about change, leadership and innovation by Integrated Consulting Group (ICG). It takes you behind the scenes of our consulting practice and shares insights on how change in organizations can actually work, informed by 40 years of experience as change consultants. We are aiming to inspire a different way to transform organizations and in every episode we will look at different change phenomena and methods that come from practice directly into your podcast feed.Reach out to us to keep the conversation going at changethatworks@icg.eu.com!
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6 Change Myths We’re Leaving Behind in the old year
<p>In this special Christmas edition, all the Change That Works hosts – Carola, Alexandra, and Gyuri – sit down together to bust some of the biggest myths they hear in their work as change consultants. From the seductive illusion of big transformation plans to the false comfort of “just doing a training,” they challenge the assumptions that block real change from happening.</p><p>Expect personal stories, sharp insights, a few laughs, and a look behind the curtain of what actually works when it comes to leading transformation. </p><p>For this episode we will be welcoming all of our hosts – Alexandra...
The Human Company Reset
<p>Every CEO wants results: improved efficiency, shorter lead times, and streamlined processes.</p><p>However, few dare to admit that the real bottleneck is leadership behaviour, rather than a lack of tools or the knowledge how to use them.</p><p>In this episode of Change That Works, host György Péczely talks with Josef Procházka, revealing the uncomfortable truths about leadership that companies often fail to recognise to be essential for any transformation.</p><p></p><p>If you have any questions for György or Josef or are interested in collaborating, reach out via changethatworks@icg...
The Second Operating System with OKRs: Turning Strategy into Results
<p>In this episode of Change That Works, Alexandra Popescu-Zorica talks with Michael Sarnitz, Managing Partner at ICG, about how organizations can turn strategy from a PowerPoint promise into daily reality. They explore why even the best strategies fail in execution, what “second operating systems” can do to bridge that gap, and how OKRs can shift teams from activity-based to results-based work. This conversation is a deep dive into the real work of strategy — ownership, mindset, and rhythm — and how to make strategic plans survive first contact with the calendar.</p><p>Main insights and topics covered:</p>The Strategy–Execution...
When Comfort Crumbles, Courage Speaks
<p>Change is always challenging, and sometimes frightening. In this episode of Change That Works, host György Péczely talks with István Kosztolányi about the experiences of successful, and less successful change processes. We discuss what makes change work, and how leaders step up to the task. István shares some of the most memorable cases he has witnessed during his 30+ years of consultant career. We discuss the underlying principles and draw pragmatic conclusions, showing how the courage and openness of leaders can help organisations through the most difficult periods of change.</p><p> </p><p>If you h...
The One Skill That Will Decide Which Leaders Rise in the Next 5 Years — with Dan Palmer
<p>What will define the executives of the future? In this episode of Change That Works, host Alexandra Popescu-Zorica speaks with Dan Palmer about why innovation management — not just efficiency — will set tomorrow’s leaders apart.</p><p>Through the story of John and Alex, we’ll explore how corporate culture, education, and fear of failure often stifle creativity. We’ll also discover why nurturing small-scale experimentation is just as vital as chasing disruptive breakthroughs. Tune in to learn how leaders can balance short-term performance with long-term innovation and build organizations ready for the future.</p><p></p><p>If you have a...
Leadership is a Marathon, but let’s sprint
<p>I’d love to—but there’s just no time. We’ve all heard this phrase. In fast-paced, high-pressure environments, personal growth is often treated as a luxury—when in fact, it’s essential.</p><p>In this episode of Change That Works, host Carola Gasser-Trinkl talks with Kurt Mayer, consultant and Managing Partner at ICG Austria, about how to embed leadership development into the everyday reality of busy professionals.</p><p>You’ll hear about the leadership sprint — a focused, pragmatic format that bridges the gap between knowing and doing. Learn how small behavioral hacks, peer learning, and structured suppo...
Agile or fragile: From buzz word to superpower
<p>Agile has been hailed as the solution for everything—faster results, happier teams, and smoother transformations. But is it truly a game changer—or just another buzzword?</p><p>And what does it actually take to work in a more agile way, especially in large, complex organizations?</p><p></p><p>In this episode of Change That Works, host Carola Gasser-Trinkl talks with Maria Cenușă, consultant and Managing Partner at ICG Romania.</p><p></p><p>Together they explore the misconceptions and myths around agile, what successful transformations actually look like, and why the “why” should always come before the “how.”...
Comfortably Stuck. The Sleeping Duck Syndrome.
<p>Why do big companies—with all their money, people, and power—struggle to truly innovate? In this fun and no-nonsense episode, Alexandra chats with Richard Roolvink, consultant and coach in ICG Rijnconsult in the Netherlands, who drops some spicy truths. He compares big firms to fat cats and calls them sleeping ducks - easy targets for faster, leaner players.</p><p>Richard unpacks the difference between renovation (aka polishing the old stuff) and real innovation (creating something genuinely new). He says it straight: old roads won’t take you to new places. So why do companies keep walking them?</p><p>W...
The meeting you’ll enjoy
<p>Imagine you've just finished one of your meetings. And just like your other meetings, it went amazingly well! People were energetic, you've learned a lot and the team has made great progress! This is not a dream, such a world can be a reality. You'd have to change, but not much. Forget the strict meeting rules you've heard and start thinking about what makes people happy and energised in a meeting. Learn about how to build meaningful collaboration in your meetings, how to keep participants emotionally connected and how to use 100% of people's brains.</p><p>Our guest for...
The Blame Game
<p>Why do some teams thrive on creativity and innovation while others are stuck in a cycle of fear and blame? In this episode, we dive into the critical role of psychological safety in fostering a culture where ideas flourish and intelligent failures lead to growth. Join us as we explore the fine line between mistakes and intelligent failures, inspired by the groundbreaking work of Amy Edmondson.</p><p>Our guest, Alexandra Gruicin, introduces The Blame Game – a powerful tool designed to spark open conversations about blame, mistakes, failures, and psychological safety. Curious to learn how this tool can transform yo...
