Curiosity as a Catalyst: How to Lead with Intent in Evolving Organizations with John Deverill
Update: 2025-11-06
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In this episode of the Org Design Podcast, host Tim Brewer and guest cohost Rory Mustan sit down with John Deverill—former British Army lieutenant colonel, ex-GE Healthcare leader, and current NHS change-maker.
John shares how the disciplines of military leadership translate into organizational agility, what healthcare can learn from the battlefield, and why most organizations evolve by accident rather than intentional design.
From rethinking strategy as “what you actually do,” to building coalitions of the willing, to balancing tradition with innovation, John delivers a masterclass on leading through uncertainty. Whether you’re running a hospital, a corporation, or a fast-growing team, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, strategy, and organizational resilience.
John Deverill - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-deverill-a04a7b1
EODF - https://eodf.eu/
Functionly
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https://www.functionly.com/
Org Design Podcast
https://www.linkedin.com/company/orgdesignpodcast
https://www.functionly.com/org-design-podcast
John shares how the disciplines of military leadership translate into organizational agility, what healthcare can learn from the battlefield, and why most organizations evolve by accident rather than intentional design.
From rethinking strategy as “what you actually do,” to building coalitions of the willing, to balancing tradition with innovation, John delivers a masterclass on leading through uncertainty. Whether you’re running a hospital, a corporation, or a fast-growing team, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, strategy, and organizational resilience.
John Deverill - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-deverill-a04a7b1
EODF - https://eodf.eu/
Functionly
https://www.linkedin.com/company/functionly
https://www.functionly.com/
Org Design Podcast
https://www.linkedin.com/company/orgdesignpodcast
https://www.functionly.com/org-design-podcast
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