George Lissauer

I help charities manage transformation processes so they have an inclusive, aligned team to drive the change in society they are seeking to achieve.

About

I help organisations go through challenging transformation processes that create internal alignment, strategic clarity and confidence about the work you do and how you go about it. Do you feel that your team or teams are not fully aligned? Are you looking to ensure that your organisation is ready to deliver on the new strategy? Or do you need to create a new strategy that is anchored on the work you have already done, but takes you to the next level, bringing staff, trustees and external stakeholders with you?

I work collaboratively with you, your staff, trustees and any other relevant stakeholders. Together we diagnose the issues that need to be addressed and map out an action plan. I work inclusively, ensuring that everyone is on board, everyone is heard and everyone’s input is appropriately incorporated. By engaging and involving those affected by the change, I work with the inevitable resistance and transform it into a creative force to build something that everyone can champion.

If your organisational values are important to you, work with me to ensure those form the cornerstone of your organisational transformation: I integrate organisational values into the way we work, so we live those values throughout our work together and if need be, refine them in the process.

Transformation involves listening internally and externally, sense making and turning the learning into action. These are also the foundations of a learning organisation. By working with me, you will strengthen your organisation’s collective capacity to learn, making you more adaptable to the changing environment as needs and circumstances change.

The director of a Human Rights organisation said:

“George was pivotal in building consensus around the changes, ensuring every team member felt heard and included in the decision making process. His ability to combine strategic insight with emotional intelligence allowed him to guide us through complex discussions and reach a clear and shared vision for the future.”

Collaboration and co-creation, strengthening your organisational learning muscles and running an inclusive, open process, all ensure that any transformation is sustainable and adaptable as new challenges emerge.

Work with me if you are looking to restructure; re-think your strategy or mission; planning to merge or acquire another organisation; scale your work or simply feel your organisation is not performing at its best.