Here at Orby, we have a crush on Kurt Lewin.  His elegant formula, Behaviour = Function(Person × Environment) revolutionised the understanding of human behaviour by recognising that actions aren't solely determined by personality or surroundings, but by the dynamic interaction between the two.

Innovation doesn't happen by accident.  While we often celebrate the brilliant minds behind groundbreaking ideas, we less frequently examine the organisational architectural elements that have the ability to nurture or suffocate the creativity, risk taking and curiosity that can lead to innovation. 

In the world of business, leadership, and even personal growth, finding the right balance between planning for something and making it happen is always a challenge. While planning is critical in guiding decisions and setting direction, it is action that brings plans to life. 

In most organisations, people talk about processes – the logical step by step activities that go into producing an outcome.  But sometimes, we need to step back and look at the whole system of work.

How many times do we hear business leaders proudly say their organisational design** and ways of working as being ‘the best’, the ‘most productive’ or ‘a game changer’?  But what if we told you that what is a success for one business may destroy another?