What people are saying about The Hive Mind at Work
What people are saying about Siobhan's approach to change in The Hive Mind at Work...
The Hive Mind at Work is a beacon of wisdom in navigating today's turbulent business landscape. McHale introduces a revolutionary model—Group Intelligence. Her insights are game-changing, offering a profound alternative to traditional change management. With a keen blend of teamwork, purpose, and resilience, the hive mindset captures the essence of what makes an organization thrive amidst uncertainty.
—Hubert Joly: Former Best Buy CEO, senior lecturer Harvard Business School, Author, The Heart of Business
Siobhán McHale is the real deal - an “insider” who has made change happen in a series of large organisations. This book is filled with her “insider” learning moments and her groundbreaking 4-step approach to change. An essential guide for leaders, HR professionals, and advisors.
—Garry Ridge: Chairman Emeritus and former CEO WD-40 Company & The Culture Coach
Siobhán McHale unveils a pioneering model for organizational change, emphasizing the critical role of Group Intelligence (GQ) inspired by the collective and purposeful dynamics observed in beehives. McHale's insights provide a fresh perspective that challenges traditional approaches, offering a comprehensive solution to the complex challenges businesses face in today's ever-changing landscape.
—Dr. Ruth Gotian: Thinkers50 #1 emerging management thinker in the world and author of The Success Factor and The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring.
The Hive Mind at Work disrupts the traditional approaches to workplace change management. Siobhán McHale challenges the limited perspectives of machine-like fixes or social network influencers. Her four-step method paired with real-world examples and action items provide a clear understanding of essential best practices we all can implement. A must-read for anyone interested in meaningful and lasting organizational change.
—Matt Abrahams: Lecturer at Stanford GSB, host of Think Fast, Talk Smart: The Podcast, and author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter
Siobhán McHale has developed a proven method that delivers change, faster and with less noise. This book is essential reading for anyone who is tasked with making change happen. If you want your change efforts to be successful, you must read this book.
—Gary Hamel: Visiting Professor, London Business School
Siobhán McHale has been the executive in charge of change in a series of large organisations. From this “insider” role she displays a deep understanding of how people behave in groups (as bees do!) and uses this to show us different ways to make change happen. This book is filled with her insider stories and her groundbreaking 4-step approach to change. An essential guide for managers, HR professionals, and advisors.
—Carolyn Taylor: Global culture change expert and author of Walking the Talk: Building a Culture for Success
Siobhán McHale is the genuine article—an “insider” who makes change happen in large organisations. The Hive Mind at Work is a timely guide for managers, HR professionals, and advisors who want to create real and lasting transformation.
—Dr. Tasha Eurich: Organizational Psychologist & New York Times Bestselling Author (Insight, Bankable Leadership)
What a joy to read. Great book, great insights, great examples and super useful and usable.
—Tony O’Driscoll: Professor of Business Administration and Engineering, Duke University
In a sea of business books, The Hive Mind at Work stands out as a game changer, reshaping our approach to organizational change with a revolutionary model based on Group Intelligence (GQ).
—Mihaly Nagy: Founder & CEO, The HR Congress
In her brilliant book The Hive Mind at Work, Siobhán has developed a new model for creating meaningful and lasting transformation. An essential guide for managers, HR professionals, and advisors.
—Sanyin Siang: Thinkers50 Coaching Legend and Duke University Professor
From the wisdom of bees comes a brilliant guide to business success. The Hive Mind at Work is a masterclass in collective intelligence and how to apply it in your organization.
—John Spence: One of the top business and leadership experts in the world
In The Hive Mind at Work, Siobhán McHale presents a powerful metaphor for implementing sustainable change in our workplaces, using insights from how bees operate in their communities and applying them to companies and work teams. A powerful resource for change agents and business leaders.
—S. Chris Edmonds: Speaker, author, and executive consultant with The Purposeful Culture Group
Siobhán McHale has developed a unique approach to creating meaningful and lasting change that addresses today’s complex challenges. An insightful read for leaders seeking to elevate their skills and organizations seeking a competitive advantage.
—Dr. Kate Barker: Global adviser and chief future of work officer, NEOM
Efforts to bring about change in the workplace typically fail because they do not address underlying issues. This is a must-read book if you want to learn how to avoid these pitfalls to create meaningful and lasting change.
—Jonah Berger: Marketing professor at the Wharton School and bestselling author of Contagious
True leaders understand the need for group intelligence during potentially dangerous transitions. The Hive Mind at Work is an expert guide to developing group intelligence thinking. Excellent book!
—Oleg Konovalov: The da Vinci of visionary leadership, author of The Vision Code
Siobhán McHale is globally recognized for her expertise in change and leadership. This book is filled with her ‘insider’ stories and her disruptive four-step approach to change. This is a must-read book if you want to learn how to implement successful workplace change.
—Peter F. Gallagher: Ranked #1 change management global thought leader 2020–2023 by Thinkers360
Nature is our greatest teacher. Through the observation of nature and understanding that organizations are living, breathing organisms, Siobhán McHale has developed a proven method that delivers change faster and with less noise. If you want your change efforts to be successful, you must read this book.
—Dr. Terry Jackson: TEDx speaker, global transformation leader, and challenger of organizational performance paradigms
This book posed a personal challenge to me: Am I really putting into practice the ecosystem ideas I believe in? Do my friends and colleagues really form a hive mind with group intelligence beyond each other? Do our interactions with our customers and allies generate the patterns of change we hope for? Or are we perhaps stuck in group dynamics that are well-meaning but ineffective? Siobhán’s step-by-step process is helping me make change where I need it most.
—James F. Moore: Author of Death of Competition, and business ecosystems pioneer
Packed with useful case studies, Siobhán McHale explains why most change initiatives fail and how the complex ecosystem of change requires a ‘hive mind’ instead of a top-down or linear approach. If you’re embarking on change, this book is essential reading to set your organization up for successful change.
—Jude Jennison: Leaders by Nature, author of Leading Through Uncertainty and OPUS: The Hidden Dynamics of Team Performance