Untangle

Untangle: Release Your Organisation from Bureaucracy by Ian Wells and Matthew P. Wictome is a sharp, insightful guide for leaders who are fed up with inefficiency and ready to make real change. Drawing on decades of hands-on experience, the authors expose the everyday dysfunction that drags organisations down—pointless meetings, unclear priorities, overcomplicated processes, and activities that serve no one, especially not the customer. Instead of tolerating frustration and muddling through, Wells and Wictome encourage leaders to take ownership and challenge the status quo. The book stresses the importance of focusing on what truly matters: delivering value to customers, satisfying regulatory obligations, and ensuring shareholder confidence. With a strong emphasis on leadership, culture, and purposeful decision-making, Untangle argues that meaningful change begins when leaders stop accepting unnecessary complexity and start building organisations based on clarity, alignment, and common sense. It’s a call to lead smarter, faster, and with impact.