Leaders impact the sensemaking of ~40-50%. To impact the entire organization you need to activate and engage someone the organization trusts to speak on your behalf.
The right - not random - 3% of your people is the answer.
#ThreePercentRule of @innovisor.bsky.social
The right - not random - 3% of your people is the answer.
#ThreePercentRule of @innovisor.bsky.social
September 28, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Leaders impact the sensemaking of ~40-50%. To impact the entire organization you need to activate and engage someone the organization trusts to speak on your behalf.
The right - not random - 3% of your people is the answer.
#ThreePercentRule of @innovisor.bsky.social
The right - not random - 3% of your people is the answer.
#ThreePercentRule of @innovisor.bsky.social
Ignoring the spider 🕷️in the tent ⛺️is as impossible as ignoring the incredible power of informal influencers (aka spiders in the informal networks), when you aim for change.
Just impossible.
3% collectively impact ~85-90%, while leaders impact ~45-50%.
Do you ignore spiders?
#ThreePercentRule
Just impossible.
3% collectively impact ~85-90%, while leaders impact ~45-50%.
Do you ignore spiders?
#ThreePercentRule
August 27, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Ignoring the spider 🕷️in the tent ⛺️is as impossible as ignoring the incredible power of informal influencers (aka spiders in the informal networks), when you aim for change.
Just impossible.
3% collectively impact ~85-90%, while leaders impact ~45-50%.
Do you ignore spiders?
#ThreePercentRule
Just impossible.
3% collectively impact ~85-90%, while leaders impact ~45-50%.
Do you ignore spiders?
#ThreePercentRule
Always nice to to be cited. This time in an article by Laidlaw Associates on value creation in #privateequity
laidlawassociates.co.uk/insights/lea...
@innovisor.bsky.social #ThreePercentRule
laidlawassociates.co.uk/insights/lea...
@innovisor.bsky.social #ThreePercentRule
Leadership Assessment in Private Equity: A Value Creation Guide | Laidlaw Associates
Why leadership assessment matters in private equity, when to do it in the deal cycle, and how it shifts hiring success rates from 50% to 75%.
laidlawassociates.co.uk
August 25, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Always nice to to be cited. This time in an article by Laidlaw Associates on value creation in #privateequity
laidlawassociates.co.uk/insights/lea...
@innovisor.bsky.social #ThreePercentRule
laidlawassociates.co.uk/insights/lea...
@innovisor.bsky.social #ThreePercentRule
I have a MBA from Henley, and I am happy that I have it.
Hence, I relate better to the subtitle of this book, than the head title.
However, I am proud that Innovisor is cited in a chapter about 'influence', where the #ThreePercentRule of Innovisor is required knowledge.
Hence, I relate better to the subtitle of this book, than the head title.
However, I am proud that Innovisor is cited in a chapter about 'influence', where the #ThreePercentRule of Innovisor is required knowledge.
August 18, 2026 at 11:50 AM
I have a MBA from Henley, and I am happy that I have it.
Hence, I relate better to the subtitle of this book, than the head title.
However, I am proud that Innovisor is cited in a chapter about 'influence', where the #ThreePercentRule of Innovisor is required knowledge.
Hence, I relate better to the subtitle of this book, than the head title.
However, I am proud that Innovisor is cited in a chapter about 'influence', where the #ThreePercentRule of Innovisor is required knowledge.
Starting up yet another #influencer analysis in the #education sector.
Who is next?
#threepercentrule #ONA #OrganizationalNetworkAnalysis
@innovisor.bsky.social
Who is next?
#threepercentrule #ONA #OrganizationalNetworkAnalysis
@innovisor.bsky.social
July 6, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Starting up yet another #influencer analysis in the #education sector.
Who is next?
#threepercentrule #ONA #OrganizationalNetworkAnalysis
@innovisor.bsky.social
Who is next?
#threepercentrule #ONA #OrganizationalNetworkAnalysis
@innovisor.bsky.social
Getting ready to crunch data again in @innovisor.bsky.social. This time 11,000 people. Aim is to find the informal influencers... amongst others by employing our #ThreePercentRule algorithm, so the leaders can maximize their impact with east use of time & resources.
Picture shows 12,000 people
Picture shows 12,000 people
July 1, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Getting ready to crunch data again in @innovisor.bsky.social. This time 11,000 people. Aim is to find the informal influencers... amongst others by employing our #ThreePercentRule algorithm, so the leaders can maximize their impact with east use of time & resources.
Picture shows 12,000 people
Picture shows 12,000 people
Just 3% of employees shape the perceptions of up to 90% of their colleagues. 🔍
These aren't always the people with the biggest titles.
They're the people others trust and turn to when making sense of change.
The fastest way to accelerate change is to identify and engage them.
#ThreePercentRule
These aren't always the people with the biggest titles.
They're the people others trust and turn to when making sense of change.
The fastest way to accelerate change is to identify and engage them.
#ThreePercentRule
June 19, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Just 3% of employees shape the perceptions of up to 90% of their colleagues. 🔍
These aren't always the people with the biggest titles.
They're the people others trust and turn to when making sense of change.
The fastest way to accelerate change is to identify and engage them.
#ThreePercentRule
These aren't always the people with the biggest titles.
They're the people others trust and turn to when making sense of change.
The fastest way to accelerate change is to identify and engage them.
#ThreePercentRule
How one international @innovisor.bsky.social dramatically improved its #engagement scores by activating and engaging its informal #influencers.
Read the full story in:
www.innovisor.com/book/
#ThreePercentRule
Read the full story in:
www.innovisor.com/book/
#ThreePercentRule
June 16, 2026 at 1:26 PM
How one international @innovisor.bsky.social dramatically improved its #engagement scores by activating and engaging its informal #influencers.
Read the full story in:
www.innovisor.com/book/
#ThreePercentRule
Read the full story in:
www.innovisor.com/book/
#ThreePercentRule
Many leaders still make these big mistakes... 👨🏻💻
Here are 3 fast checks before you roll our anything.
If your change is not gaining traction, ask yourself:
Are you communicating to the right people in the right way?
#changemanagement #leadership #ThreePercentRule #peoplefirst #ONA
Here are 3 fast checks before you roll our anything.
If your change is not gaining traction, ask yourself:
Are you communicating to the right people in the right way?
#changemanagement #leadership #ThreePercentRule #peoplefirst #ONA
June 12, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Many leaders still make these big mistakes... 👨🏻💻
Here are 3 fast checks before you roll our anything.
If your change is not gaining traction, ask yourself:
Are you communicating to the right people in the right way?
#changemanagement #leadership #ThreePercentRule #peoplefirst #ONA
Here are 3 fast checks before you roll our anything.
If your change is not gaining traction, ask yourself:
Are you communicating to the right people in the right way?
#changemanagement #leadership #ThreePercentRule #peoplefirst #ONA
Superspreaders is not only a phenomena relevant for COVID.
They also exist inside orgs. Here they spread emotions, such as happiness, resistance and support. 3% of them impact 90% of the org.
To succeed with change focus on getting them onboard.
#ThreePercentRule #culture #transformation
They also exist inside orgs. Here they spread emotions, such as happiness, resistance and support. 3% of them impact 90% of the org.
To succeed with change focus on getting them onboard.
#ThreePercentRule #culture #transformation
June 8, 2026 at 8:11 AM
Superspreaders is not only a phenomena relevant for COVID.
They also exist inside orgs. Here they spread emotions, such as happiness, resistance and support. 3% of them impact 90% of the org.
To succeed with change focus on getting them onboard.
#ThreePercentRule #culture #transformation
They also exist inside orgs. Here they spread emotions, such as happiness, resistance and support. 3% of them impact 90% of the org.
To succeed with change focus on getting them onboard.
#ThreePercentRule #culture #transformation
3% impact 90% inside an organization.
Imagine if they are not WITH you on your transformation, but AGAINST you.
They have the impact regardless, so do you risk not knowing, who they are?
Your choice.
@innovisor.bsky.social #change #threepercentrule
Imagine if they are not WITH you on your transformation, but AGAINST you.
They have the impact regardless, so do you risk not knowing, who they are?
Your choice.
@innovisor.bsky.social #change #threepercentrule
June 7, 2026 at 4:10 PM
3% impact 90% inside an organization.
Imagine if they are not WITH you on your transformation, but AGAINST you.
They have the impact regardless, so do you risk not knowing, who they are?
Your choice.
@innovisor.bsky.social #change #threepercentrule
Imagine if they are not WITH you on your transformation, but AGAINST you.
They have the impact regardless, so do you risk not knowing, who they are?
Your choice.
@innovisor.bsky.social #change #threepercentrule
The 3% even in smaller organizations make the difference…
In this 200-person company, 6 individuals shaped the commitment of 88% of colleagues.
That’s the power of informal influence.
💬 How are you activating your 3%? Let’s start a conversation.
#ThreePercentRule #change #leadership #engagement
In this 200-person company, 6 individuals shaped the commitment of 88% of colleagues.
That’s the power of informal influence.
💬 How are you activating your 3%? Let’s start a conversation.
#ThreePercentRule #change #leadership #engagement
May 26, 2026 at 5:19 PM
The 3% even in smaller organizations make the difference…
In this 200-person company, 6 individuals shaped the commitment of 88% of colleagues.
That’s the power of informal influence.
💬 How are you activating your 3%? Let’s start a conversation.
#ThreePercentRule #change #leadership #engagement
In this 200-person company, 6 individuals shaped the commitment of 88% of colleagues.
That’s the power of informal influence.
💬 How are you activating your 3%? Let’s start a conversation.
#ThreePercentRule #change #leadership #engagement
In every company, there is a small group of people others naturally listen to, trust, and follow. 🤝
They are the ones who make change move.
Most leaders do not know who they are.
But their organization does.
#influence #informalnetworks #ThreePercentRule #leadership
They are the ones who make change move.
Most leaders do not know who they are.
But their organization does.
#influence #informalnetworks #ThreePercentRule #leadership
May 20, 2026 at 12:15 PM
In every company, there is a small group of people others naturally listen to, trust, and follow. 🤝
They are the ones who make change move.
Most leaders do not know who they are.
But their organization does.
#influence #informalnetworks #ThreePercentRule #leadership
They are the ones who make change move.
Most leaders do not know who they are.
But their organization does.
#influence #informalnetworks #ThreePercentRule #leadership
“What is the most important role in your company?” 🤔
The key people for an organization are not defined by roles and titles.
They are not always managers and are rarely visible.
But they hold the organization together through relationships, trust, and informal influence.
#ThreePercentRule #ONA
The key people for an organization are not defined by roles and titles.
They are not always managers and are rarely visible.
But they hold the organization together through relationships, trust, and informal influence.
#ThreePercentRule #ONA
May 15, 2026 at 9:02 AM
“What is the most important role in your company?” 🤔
The key people for an organization are not defined by roles and titles.
They are not always managers and are rarely visible.
But they hold the organization together through relationships, trust, and informal influence.
#ThreePercentRule #ONA
The key people for an organization are not defined by roles and titles.
They are not always managers and are rarely visible.
But they hold the organization together through relationships, trust, and informal influence.
#ThreePercentRule #ONA
The #threepercentrule - the smallest group of people you can activate for maximum impact.
In this case the opinions of 425 people in 4 countries… are shared by 13 people hidden in the informal networks unknown to leaders.
@innovisor.bsky.social #ONA
In this case the opinions of 425 people in 4 countries… are shared by 13 people hidden in the informal networks unknown to leaders.
@innovisor.bsky.social #ONA
May 11, 2026 at 6:38 AM
The #threepercentrule - the smallest group of people you can activate for maximum impact.
In this case the opinions of 425 people in 4 countries… are shared by 13 people hidden in the informal networks unknown to leaders.
@innovisor.bsky.social #ONA
In this case the opinions of 425 people in 4 countries… are shared by 13 people hidden in the informal networks unknown to leaders.
@innovisor.bsky.social #ONA
The organization had grown 50% and now faced two options to stay #changefit.
www.innovisor.com/2026/04/28/c...
@innovisor.bsky.social #ONA #Informalinfluencers #threepercentrule #case
www.innovisor.com/2026/04/28/c...
@innovisor.bsky.social #ONA #Informalinfluencers #threepercentrule #case
The Company Grew With 50%. Was it Still Fit to Change? - Innovisor
Growth changes everything—including who drives change. Learn how a 1000-person company made the right decision to identify new catalysts
www.innovisor.com
April 28, 2026 at 8:45 AM
The organization had grown 50% and now faced two options to stay #changefit.
www.innovisor.com/2026/04/28/c...
@innovisor.bsky.social #ONA #Informalinfluencers #threepercentrule #case
www.innovisor.com/2026/04/28/c...
@innovisor.bsky.social #ONA #Informalinfluencers #threepercentrule #case
It’s powerful seeing our ideas travel beyond Innovisor. 🚀
Dr. Sarah Louise Day’s PhD explores how networks shape citizen participation in large-scale urban development. In this, the #ThreePercentRule plays a role in understanding how influence spreads.
Download it here: e-space.mmu.ac.uk/644256/
Dr. Sarah Louise Day’s PhD explores how networks shape citizen participation in large-scale urban development. In this, the #ThreePercentRule plays a role in understanding how influence spreads.
Download it here: e-space.mmu.ac.uk/644256/
April 22, 2026 at 11:03 AM
It’s powerful seeing our ideas travel beyond Innovisor. 🚀
Dr. Sarah Louise Day’s PhD explores how networks shape citizen participation in large-scale urban development. In this, the #ThreePercentRule plays a role in understanding how influence spreads.
Download it here: e-space.mmu.ac.uk/644256/
Dr. Sarah Louise Day’s PhD explores how networks shape citizen participation in large-scale urban development. In this, the #ThreePercentRule plays a role in understanding how influence spreads.
Download it here: e-space.mmu.ac.uk/644256/
Do you ask these questions enough?
Make sure you are clear on WHAT is actually blocking change.
And WHO shapes how change is perceived.
When you get clarity on the WHAT, WHO, and HOW, change stops being guesswork and starts becoming intentional. 🧭🤝
#ThreePercentRule #SixChangeBlockers #change
Make sure you are clear on WHAT is actually blocking change.
And WHO shapes how change is perceived.
When you get clarity on the WHAT, WHO, and HOW, change stops being guesswork and starts becoming intentional. 🧭🤝
#ThreePercentRule #SixChangeBlockers #change
April 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Do you ask these questions enough?
Make sure you are clear on WHAT is actually blocking change.
And WHO shapes how change is perceived.
When you get clarity on the WHAT, WHO, and HOW, change stops being guesswork and starts becoming intentional. 🧭🤝
#ThreePercentRule #SixChangeBlockers #change
Make sure you are clear on WHAT is actually blocking change.
And WHO shapes how change is perceived.
When you get clarity on the WHAT, WHO, and HOW, change stops being guesswork and starts becoming intentional. 🧭🤝
#ThreePercentRule #SixChangeBlockers #change
A common trait among all key influential people:
drinking the most coffee.☕
Across multiple companies, we found a strong correlation between coffee consumption and informal influence.
Got you there... Happy April Fools!
#ThreePercentRule #informalnetworks #leadership
drinking the most coffee.☕
Across multiple companies, we found a strong correlation between coffee consumption and informal influence.
Got you there... Happy April Fools!
#ThreePercentRule #informalnetworks #leadership
April 1, 2026 at 10:01 AM
A common trait among all key influential people:
drinking the most coffee.☕
Across multiple companies, we found a strong correlation between coffee consumption and informal influence.
Got you there... Happy April Fools!
#ThreePercentRule #informalnetworks #leadership
drinking the most coffee.☕
Across multiple companies, we found a strong correlation between coffee consumption and informal influence.
Got you there... Happy April Fools!
#ThreePercentRule #informalnetworks #leadership
One year ago this German book was released: Leading in crisis - Leading out of the crisis!
Happy to be cited in chapter 10 re the #ThreePercentRule, and that my book ‘Another Change Fiasco! Now What?' is mentioned as a key source.
Happy to be cited in chapter 10 re the #ThreePercentRule, and that my book ‘Another Change Fiasco! Now What?' is mentioned as a key source.
March 25, 2026 at 6:56 AM
One year ago this German book was released: Leading in crisis - Leading out of the crisis!
Happy to be cited in chapter 10 re the #ThreePercentRule, and that my book ‘Another Change Fiasco! Now What?' is mentioned as a key source.
Happy to be cited in chapter 10 re the #ThreePercentRule, and that my book ‘Another Change Fiasco! Now What?' is mentioned as a key source.
I lost count.
One more #change book author wants to cite @innovisor.bsky.social that the right 3% of people (often unknown to leaders) in the informal organizational #networks impact ~90% (aka #ThreePercentRule). It will also share a story from a #manufacturing org that discovered exactly that.
One more #change book author wants to cite @innovisor.bsky.social that the right 3% of people (often unknown to leaders) in the informal organizational #networks impact ~90% (aka #ThreePercentRule). It will also share a story from a #manufacturing org that discovered exactly that.
March 24, 2026 at 9:31 AM
I lost count.
One more #change book author wants to cite @innovisor.bsky.social that the right 3% of people (often unknown to leaders) in the informal organizational #networks impact ~90% (aka #ThreePercentRule). It will also share a story from a #manufacturing org that discovered exactly that.
One more #change book author wants to cite @innovisor.bsky.social that the right 3% of people (often unknown to leaders) in the informal organizational #networks impact ~90% (aka #ThreePercentRule). It will also share a story from a #manufacturing org that discovered exactly that.
What if you knew WHO to activate and engage in WHAT for AI transformation success?
@innovisor.bsky.social #AI#success #threepercentrule #change
@innovisor.bsky.social #AI#success #threepercentrule #change
March 23, 2026 at 11:03 AM
What if you knew WHO to activate and engage in WHAT for AI transformation success?
@innovisor.bsky.social #AI#success #threepercentrule #change
@innovisor.bsky.social #AI#success #threepercentrule #change
Podcast interview on the #threepercentrule for #change.
@innovisor.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/1ROe...
@innovisor.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/1ROe...
#14 Is the massive potential of the 3% on your radar? with Jeppe Vilstrup Hangsgaard
open.spotify.com
March 20, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Podcast interview on the #threepercentrule for #change.
@innovisor.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/1ROe...
@innovisor.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/episode/1ROe...
Nine leaders with titles influence 70% of their organization. Nine employees without titles influence 93%. The difference? Your formal leaders mostly influence each other. Your informal influencers connect the groups that don't overlap.
#ThreePercentRule
#ThreePercentRule
March 16, 2026 at 9:54 AM
Nine leaders with titles influence 70% of their organization. Nine employees without titles influence 93%. The difference? Your formal leaders mostly influence each other. Your informal influencers connect the groups that don't overlap.
#ThreePercentRule
#ThreePercentRule