Explore how organizational systems, rather than employee resistance, hinder change in businesses, as discussed by Mark Poppenborg in a recent podcast episode. Discover effective strategies to facilitate transformation.
A new podcast episode of State of Process Automation was published on Mar 30, 2025 with the original title:
„Veränderung scheitert nicht an Menschen – sondern an Systemen, die perfekt darin sind, sie zu verhindern.“
Overview:
Mark Poppenborg, founder of Intrinsify, discusses how organizational systems, not employees, often resist change. He highlights the misconception that personnel issues are the primary barrier to transformation efforts, emphasizing the need to address systemic factors instead.
Core content:
- Mark Poppenborg explains that companies struggle with change not because of employee resistance but due to obstructive organizational systems.
- Many leaders mistakenly attribute stagnation to shortcomings in employee mindset or willingness to engage with change initiatives.
- Surface-level solutions like workshops or new targets fail to tackle the root causes of resistance found within the system.
- The conversation emphasizes the importance of designing structures that facilitate rather than hinder change in organizations.
Learnings:
- Listeners will learn how to identify systemic barriers to change within their organizations and the significance of addressing these issues.
- Gain insights into why conventional remedies for change resistance often overlook the organizational framework.
- Explore strategies for creating environments that support and encourage change rather than inhibit it.
- Understand the role of leadership in fostering a culture that embraces change through structural adjustments.
The original content was published in German.
