Julie Hodges
Professor Julie Hodges is a leading authority on organizational change and Associate Dean at Durham University Business School. With two decades of experience at firms like PWC and RBS, she bridges the gap between empirical research and leadership.
The author of nine books, including People-Centric Organizational Change, Julie’s work is informed by a PhD on how change affects employee stress. She advocates for a "seesaw balance" that prioritizes human behavior alongside technical processes. Her insights align with the PEOPLE Change Leadership Framework, centering on human well-being and capability during transformation.
A Top 50 Global Thought Leader, Julie pioneers reframing "resistance" as a natural reaction and promoting cyclical transformation models. She emphasizes delivering change "with" rather than "to" people to ensure it is both successful and sustainable.