Liminal Reach – Transitioning with Purpose
At Liminal Reach, we function as a boutique leadership and organisational development firm - we work closely with businesses and their leadership teams to efficiently navigate the intersections of individual talent, corporate culture and innovation that propel businesses into new realms of achievement.
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These intersections are where liminality happens. It is the space between where you have been and where you are going. These transitions or periods of change within an organisation is what we as a firm will step in to facilitate, guide and support.
Some examples of where liminality manifests in the business world:
Organizational Change
A liminal state will occur during mergers, acquisitions or through organisational restructuring. When traditional or familiar roles and processes are in transition this creates potential uncertainty in an environment.
Leadership Transitions
Changes of leadership tend to occur through succession or perhaps onboarding of new executives. This creates a liminal phase as the organisation will be in a state of reorientation as it adjusts to new leadership and priorities.
Innovation and Transformation
When a company undergoes a process of innovation or transformation, there's often a liminal space between old practices now being challenged, and new strategies or approaches being explored and implemented.
Cultural Shifts
Initiatives to reshape organizational culture, promote diversity and inclusion. These initiatives foster innovation and can introduce a liminal period. Employees may need to adapt to new values, norms, and ways of working.
Digital Transformation
Implementing new technologies or transitioning to a digital-first approach can create a liminal space where employees are learning and adapting to new tools and processes.
Strategic Planning
When organizations engage in strategic planning, there's a liminal phase where they assess current performance, set goals, and develop strategies for the future. This transitional period is critical for aligning the organization with its vision.
Understanding and managing the liminal phases in business is crucial as it presents both challenges and opportunities for any organisation. The transition period offers the chance for innovation, growth and development of new organisational strengths. A leader whom recognises and navigates liminality effectively is able to guide an organisation through transitions successfully.