The Best Change Agent is a Power-Calimero

Last week, a great article about Expedition Agility was published in the Managementboek.nl Online Magazine. In this interview, we as Amigos – Els Verkaik, Jeroen Venneman, and Edwin Clerkx – share the journey that led to our book and the philosophy behind our work. We’d love to share some key insights with you.

Agility as a Journey of Discovery

Change is not a fixed plan with a checklist to tick off. It is a journey of discovery where you learn, adjust, and continuously seek new ways forward. This mindset is reflected in the Amigos model: a journey across six ‘islands’ – Agility, Mindset, Inspiration, Growth, Organization, and Sustain. This model helps organizations and teams embrace change in a playful yet structured way.

Making Change Enjoyable

We often hear that change feels complex and heavy. That’s why we approach it differently. Our methods incorporate exercises, game cards, and metaphors to make change more accessible. When you engage with change in a playful way, it sticks better—and becomes more enjoyable.

The Power of the Power-Calimero

One of the key messages in the interview is the role of the ‘Power-Calimero.’ While a regular Calimero feels powerless and dependent, a Power-Calimero takes control. They look for opportunities to improve, even in less-than-ideal circumstances. This is the mindset we aim to cultivate in organizations: you can always contribute to change, no matter how small your influence may seem.

Want to Read More?

Curious to read the full interview? Visit the Managementboek.nl Online Magazine and discover how Expedition Agility introduces a fresh approach to change.

Interested in how you or your organization can start working on agility? Visit www.amigos.nu to explore our training programs, exercises, and events!

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