Success of organizational change depends on many factors. A factor that is often neglected is the rhythm of organizational change, also referred to as organizational rhythmics. The model of organizational rhythmics was developed in the PhD thesis ‘Rhythmics of Organizational Change’ (Truus Poels, 2006, Eburon). It characterizes the rhythm aspect of organizational change processes in five basic concepts (Emphasis, Intonation, Pace, Period and Repetition). < >The Foundation of Rhythmics of Organizational Change (I-RO) was founded in 2009. This Foundation conducts research on the rhythmics of organizational change with the aim of developing and implementing practical and useful instruments, for more effective implementation of organizational change processes. Fourteen organizations participate in the platform. The Advisory Board of the Foundation consists of a number of expert scientists. The mission of the platform is to obtain and disseminate more insight into the optimal rhythm
