Imagine, you’re in the middle of an ambitious project - one that balances people, planet, and profit. But as deadlines loom and leadership starts asking, “Where’s the ROI?”, it’s easy for the people and the planet part to take a backseat. So, how do you keep it front and center, even when profit hunters start to dominate the conversation?

In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations are under constant pressure to innovate and adapt. Yet, despite large investments in new technologies, processes, and strategies, many struggle to achieve meaningful change. Why? Because at the heart of innovation is the ability to collaborate, solve complex problems, and make decisions—areas where facilitation plays a crucial role.

Ever feel like your organization is stuck in a loop, repeating the same mistakes despite countless strategy sessions, workshops, and pep talks? You’re not alone. The problem isn’t a lack of effort—it’s an unseen force working against you. Enter the Immunity Map, a tool designed by Lisa Lahey and Robert Kegan to reveal the hidden barriers that keep you and your teams locked in place.

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?

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.