August specializes in working with large, complex organizations. We understand that lasting change requires changing individuals, teams, and the systems that shape how they interact.
Our clients have told us that August does what they previously thought impossible: translates the most complex, sticky parts of organization transformation into a set of practical, easy to adopt tools. We focus on these four transformation levers and drive change by moving beyond theory to everyday practice.
The world we live and work in is changing so fast that it has become impossible to predict, or even to effectively plan for. Yet, most companies that are shaping our future – for better or worse – are using an outdated way of working that revolves around planning and predictability.
This old way of working is still useful in a few limited contexts where the tasks are most routine and require the least amount of collaboration. But, more and more, the challenges we face are incredibly complex and require close collaboration among teams with diverse skill sets and perspectives.
The hierarchical, command-and-control model that enabled companies to thrive in the 20th century is now the Achilles heel of companies that want to succeed in the 21st century.
Over the past 10-20 years, leading organizations have begun to adopt a new way of working, founded on a new set of guiding principles.
These are the fundamental operating principles that guide our own work, and provide the basis for how we begin to help our clients.
Our work has shown us that there is no single, one-size-fits-all system that can address the needs of every organization. Each organization, and every team within those organizations, has its own culture, set of common values, and unique business challenges and realities.
This is why we apply the core principles of human-centered design to change management. Any successful change must be designed with and for the people who want to change.
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Mike Arauz, Co-Founder |
