{"product_id":"is-vs-ought","title":"From Ought to Is","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA groundbreaking guide to achieving sustainable change in today's turbulent and interconnected global landscape\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world increasingly divided by opposing perspectives, systemic inertia, and rapid societal shifts, \u003ci\u003eFrom Ought to Is: Catalysing Change and Movement in a Polarised World\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003e\"what ought to be.\"\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRooted 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn experiential roadmap for initiating movement in systems, organisations, and personal lives, \u003ci\u003eFrom Ought to Is:\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents an innovative framework for leading sustainable change which utilises a holistic and interdisciplinary approach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers an adaptive, reality-based alternative for complex environments which challenges traditional command-and-control change models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores the dynamics of polarisation and its impact on leadership, collaboration, and systemic transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses pressing global issues such as political and societal polarisation, technological disruption, and biodiversity collapse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpands on the principles introduced in Deborah Rowland's bestselling Still Moving to address today's unique challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdeal for leaders, change practitioners, and anyone seeking to shift entrenched patterns, \u003ci\u003eFrom Ought to Is\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54263183737176,"sku":"9781394265114","price":36.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781394265114_699ea34c-113f-49e7-8906-ac3a35dace35.jpg?v=1778638561","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/is-vs-ought","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}