Beyond Talking grew out of countless conversations. Leaders spoke about the pressure of constant change, about strategies that rarely reached everyday work, and about the loneliness of trying to solve complex challenges on their own. We kept hearing the same thing, and it became clear to us: change happens when we do together.
Our market research confirms this picture. Leaders feel the urgency to change, but many are unsure how to move forward.
Four themes stood out especially clearly:
- The pace of change is high, and organizations struggle to connect strategy with everyday decisions, particularly when internal and external perspectives do not align.
- There is a gap between leadership and operations. Strategies do not always translate into daily practice, leaving employees uncertain about priorities.
- Learning and development are underused. People want to grow, but managers often lack the time to build the structures and flexibility to make it possible.
- The need for hope, direction and belonging is stronger than ever. To build resilience and unity, organizations need courageous and present leadership.
The challenges we face today are unlike those of the past. They are complex, new and without ready-made answers. They demand cultures, leadership and structures that can adapt to new ways of working. This is the space where we want to contribute.
”My purpose working with leaders in different organizations has always been to find ways forward, through changes, bottlenecks and growth. To me, that’s about co-creating a sustainable worklife for as many people as possible through facilitating development of organizations, teams and individuals. That development is both what drives me in my work and what I see more and more leaders struggle with. Therefore I’m thrilled to start Beyond Talking to really have an impact.”
Johan Norrfjärd, Chief Executive Officer
”I thrive when I can help people succeed together. Working side by side with our clients, I support both change agents and organizations in discovering new ways forward through complexity. My background as a leader, facilitator and change agent has shown me that change is never easy, but always worthwhile when it creates lasting impact. I feel grounded in our research-driven approach and the opportunity to build methods, insights and capabilities that make learning and transformation endure.”
Siri Wikander, Chief Strategy Officer
At Beyond Talking we stand side by side with our clients, co-creating their way forward without generic models and tools. Sometimes that means having change agents on site. Sometimes it is about coaching leaders, facilitating workshops or guiding strategy work. Sometimes it is feasibility studies, open trainings or events. Whatever the form, the process matters most. Because it is in the work itself that transformation takes place. That is why we develop and refine methods continuously, from simulation exercises for leadership teams to ways of working where a study is not just a report but a catalyst for change.
For us this is not only professional, it is also personal. We want to build something sustainable together with both clients and change agents. We know how powerful it is when the match is right and real change can be achieved together. What drives us is curiosity about what matters most right now, the desire to contribute to strategy work, and the joy of seeing people and organizations grow.
We bring long experience in leading transformation, working closely with researchers and turning ideas into measurable results. Beyond Talking is our next step. A place where we use that experience to help build organizations that can stand strong and thrive in a changing world, together with clients and change agents.