A collection of ideas, reflections and insights from the team of Formation. Based on academic research, built on real experience, done by real people.

Reflections & insights

Sustainable Business, Insight Tove Chevalley Sustainable Business, Insight Tove Chevalley

Reframe Growth

At conferences, in boardrooms, and in media, the question is always the same: “What's the size of the company?” or “How much did the business grow last quarter compared to the last?”. The larger the number, the better. The faster, the more impressive. The greater the breakage of communities or employees, the more credible. Its time we reframe that.

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Sustainable Transformation, Insight camila serpa Sustainable Transformation, Insight camila serpa

A Human Approach to Transformation

Have you ever felt the excitement of a fresh start, only to find yourself overwhelmed by the challenges of making it happen? Whether it's committing to a new diet, embracing a fitness routine, or embarking on a personal growth journey, change is hard. Now, imagine the scale of transforming an entire organization. It's daunting, to say the least. Here’s 3 steps to get you going.

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Sustainable Leadership, Reflection Tove Chevalley Sustainable Leadership, Reflection Tove Chevalley

Band-aids on the symptoms will not stop the crisis

Is the lack of a shared narrative, along with the absence of prompts for change, hindering us from taking action? In times of hardship, leaders must create clear and compelling stories of where we are headed and provide the necessary conditions for people to build it. The question is, as a leader are you motivated enough to confront your own biases?

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5 actions to accelerate your sustainable transformation

With change coming at us from every corner, no wonder we sometimes feel insecure about what to do next. The challenge is, that the transition to sustainable growth - where the focus is on long-term value for all stakeholders - is no longer a nice to have, it’s a must to survive. Increasingly regulators are demanding it, customers are expecting it, and competition is pursuing it. So, the question is not why but how you do the transition. Here are 5 actions to get you started.

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