Daggerwing Group is proud to announce that we’re the Lead Sponsor of The Conference Board’s 19th annual Change & Transformation Conference, taking place virtually on June 15th and 16th. As a global Top-10 rated change firm that has been at the forefront of the people side of business transformation for more than 20 years, Daggerwing is excited to join an impressive roster of speakers and attendees who are responsible for driving change at their organizations. “The extraordinary circumstances of last year forced everyone to rethink the employee and customer experience, c ..read more

As published in CIOReview.  Imagine a virtual Town Hall where leaders are announcing the company’s next big initiatives in digital transformation. On-screen, employee after employee is smiling in acknowledgment of the business benefits that it can bring. But many of those employees are immediately – and unconsciously – starting to fear and resist the changes that digital transformation will initiate, making transformation success difficult for CIOs. The fact that studies show 70 percent of digital transformations fail to deliver expected results is no surprise to Cheryl Ferguson, Presiden ..read more

Imagine the scenario: You attend the first virtual town-hall meeting of the year, expecting to hear updates from your CEO about how to maintain focus amidst continued uncertainty. Instead, you learn about a multi-tiered strategy with many changes to address last year’s financial shortfalls – including a new organizational structure and a new approach to attract and retain customers.  Another massive, company-wide change? You and are your team are still trying to wrap your heads around the speed and intensity of last year’s changes. You leave the meeting feeling even more overwhelmed and u ..read more

In 2021, every CHRO is lying awake at night worrying about two business priorities: On one hand, moving from crisis to momentum means, for many companies, adapting from past ways of working in an office to a hybrid or virtual model. Getting this right is critical to getting back on track with growth and performance. On the other hand, 2020 accelerated the movement of customers, employees, and other stakeholders demanding that every company be accountable in ensuring a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. Done right, DE&I offers competitive advantages – and is simply the right thing ..read more

In 2021, every CHRO is lying awake at night worrying about two competing business challenges: On one hand, moving from crisis to momentum means, for many companies, adapting from past ways of working in an office to a hybrid or virtual model. Getting this right is critical to getting back on track with growth and performance. On the other hand, 2020 accelerated the movement of customers, employees, and other stakeholders demanding that every company be accountable in ensuring a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. Done right, DE&I offers competitive and finance advantages – and is ..read more

As published on ManageHRMagazine.com Be it culture change initiatives and M&A, digital transformation, or organizational structure overhauls, studies frequently reveal that the outcomes of business transformation projects are often far from optimum – yet companies continue to invest in change management. According to Ewan Main, C0-Founder and CEO of global change consultancy Daggerwing Group, many leaders have been trying for years to make change happen without seeing plans turn into reality. Main and his global team are on a mission to help companies break the cycle of failure in change m ..read more

As a leader heading into 2021, you’ve already accepted that the world of work will never be the same. And you’re also most likely aware of the emerging trends that will impact your people, your company culture, and how your business operates. But how can you prioritize what needs to get done when things are continuing to change, and the ripple effect of the pandemic is still being processed? Last year, we saw comms and HR leaders solidify their places as the CEO’s partner in connecting people strategy and business strategy, but they were spread incredibly thin. Now, when looking forward to 202 ..read more

ESG is the new business must-have. 2020 was the key catalyst driving more corporate leaders to put Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards and certifications on the table. From COVID-19 to rising demands for racial equality, to the constant reminders of the reality of Climate Change, executives spent 2020 responding with overt gestures – like pivoting their factories to manufacture medical devices or hand sanitizers. Now ESG is emerging as a long-term enterprise strategy for growth and risk protection. Companies like Alibaba and Huawei are committed to sociall ..read more

The world of work has changed forever. And as we begin to reimagine what this means for organizations of the future, we are thinking about the impact 2020 has already had on communicators who have been charged with helping leaders and employees navigate the unique challenges and opportunities last year brought, in some groundbreaking ways. In 2018, we saw a trend of communicators shifting from producers of “stuff” (newsletters, Town Hall decks, etc.) to strategic business partners helping organizations achieve their goals. This could not be truer than it is today. And the events of this year h ..read more

While M&A activity dropped in 2020, experts believe it will ramp up again in 2021. That’s when many companies will try to capitalize on the opportunities that arise after such a sustained period of volatility. Fortune will favor those with clear strategic objectives, who are both informed and ready to make their move. But true success will belong to those leaders who understand that addressing people issues first is crucial to delivering promised value. When a company merger or acquisition is announced, anxiety is felt at every level of an organization. There are hard truths everyone must ..read more