IBP as a Change Catalyst: Leveraging Meeting Discipline for Success

Arkaro Insights

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Successful organisational change isn't about splashy launch events—it's about systematically embedding new ways of working into your company's operational DNA. Why do a staggering 70% of change initiatives ultimately fail to deliver their promised results? The answer often lies not in the quality of the solution itself, but in the mechanisms (or lack thereof) for sustaining momentum after the initial excitement fades.
This episode explores the powerful yet often overlooked connection between Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and sustainable change. Drawing on Arkaro's extensive experience working with B2B organisations, we reveal how the structure, cross-functional collaboration, and predictable rhythm inherent in IBP creates the perfect environment for nurturing lasting transformation.
We walk through Arkaro's comprehensive four-stage change framework—Understand, Co-create, Enable, and Sustain—with particular focus on that critical final stage where most initiatives stumble. You'll discover how IBP's regular cycle of meetings creates natural accountability, how it positions mid-level managers as crucial "strategy translators," and how integrating change initiatives directly into your existing business rhythm combats the dreaded initiative fatigue.
Whether you're currently implementing change, struggling with initiatives that have lost momentum, or looking to strengthen your organisation's change capabilities, this episode offers practical guidance on leveraging IBP as your engine for sustainable transformation. The solution to making change stick might already exist within your planning processes—you just need to harness it intentionally.
Ready to transform how your organisation approaches change? Visit arcaro.com or connect with Arkaro on LinkedIn to explore how these insights could benefit your specific challenges. For a personal consultation, reach out directly to Mark Blackwell at [email protected].

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Chapters

1. Welcome and Change Sustainability Challenge (00:00:00)

2. Arkaro's Four-Stage Change Framework (00:01:40)

3. How IBP Structures Enable Lasting Change (00:03:37)

4. IBP's Rhythm Counters Initiative Fatigue (00:06:08)

5. IBP Review Steps Supporting Change (00:07:28)

6. Practical Steps for Implementation (00:09:24)

7. Key Takeaways and Contact Information (00:12:46)