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AN INNOVATIVE AND CHALLENGING INVITATION TO EMBRACE COMPLEXITY, RELEASE STUCK PATTERNS, AND CATALYSE A COLLABORATIVE AND INCLUSIVE PATH FORWARD ‘Deborah’s astute, enquiring mind and her courage to uncover and give voice to what is usually concealed has produced a book for our times with an unrivalled take on what keeps individuals, societies and organisations in deadlock.’ —EMMA COATSWORTH, Global Business Implementation Manager, Shell ‘From Ought to Is engages the reader on a journey to navigate human complexity, providing a thorough map on how to create movement in your life and the world around you, containing a superb mix of theory and emotional real-life stories, which you will never forget.’ —LAURE ROBERTS, ex Chief Human Resources Officer, Syngenta Group ‘In this groundbreaking new work, Deborah brings together her experience in change with profound insights from the world of spirituality and psychology. The result is a must read.’ —DR JOHN INGE, Former Bishop of Worcester ‘Reading this book felt like a gift from the muses, whispered straight to the heart of what matters now. It will be a blessing to us all if leaders everywhere read this book.’ —DON OPATRNY, Managing Partner, The Lovins Group ‘In From Ought to Is, Deborah offers a deeply philosophical and practical guide to navigating our increasingly turbulent and divided world. Far from despairing at today’s social and political climes, she provides a ‘compass of compassion’.’ —DR ANDREW SHARMAN, Chief Executive, International Institute of Leadership & Safety Culture, and Professor of Risk & Resilience, IMD A groundbreaking guide to achieving sustainable change in today's turbulent and interconnected global landscape In a world increasingly divided by opposing perspectives, systemic inertia, and rapid societal shifts, From Ought to Is: Catalysing Change and Movement in a Polarised World offers a transformative approach to navigating change. Deborah Rowland challenges conventional change leadership paradigms by urging readers to confront the reality of "what is" rather than fixating on "what ought to be." Through this lens, she demonstrates how true, sustainable change is achieved not by forcing rigid ideals but by fostering courageous honesty and embracing the messy, dynamic truths of the present. Rooted in decades of research, experience, and interdisciplinary insights from neuroscience, moral philosophy, and spiritual tradition, From Ought to Is provides a compelling guide to navigating complex systems. Rowland illuminates how acknowledging the full truth of a situation can catalyse collaborative action and new possibilities. Through real-life case studies and practical exercises, readers are invited to engage deeply with their own change scenarios, unlocking new possibilities through inclusion, truth, and adaptive leadership. An experiential roadmap for initiating movement in systems, organisations, and personal lives, From Ought to Is: Presents an innovative framework for leading sustainable change which utilises a holistic and interdisciplinary approach Offers an adaptive, reality-based alternative for complex environments which challenges traditional command-and-control change models Explores the dynamics of polarisation and its impact on leadership, collaboration, and systemic transformation Addresses pressing global issues such as political and societal polarisation, technological disruption, and biodiversity collapse Expands on the principles introduced in Deborah Rowland's bestselling Still Moving to address today's unique challenges Ideal for leaders, change practitioners, and anyone seeking to shift entrenched patterns, From Ought to Is supports learning in leadership development programmes and organisational transformation courses. It is an essential text for graduate-level studies in business, organisational behaviour, and leadership, and serves as a vital resource for executives, consultants, and change agents.

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Pages: 288, Edition: 1 armband, Hardcover, Wiley-Blackwell