When I read articles like Bruce Nussbaum’s, Life in Beta, I am more and more convinced that change management can teach us what (not how) we can do to lead change and design thinking can help us understand how. Humanistic thinking, ...READ»
I love the quote below from former President Bill Clinton. Regardless of whether you are for, or against, health care reform doesn’t matter (advocating or disparaging health care reform is not my point here). The quote captures what ...READ»
One of the most dangerous things you can do is think you’re different than everyone else. I have found that the best way to manage change is by asking for a lot of help. The question is, how do you know who to take advice ...READ»
I’m an equestrian; my passion—horses. Sun going down, horses eating dinner, my riding coach, Jen, tells me a story. She just returned from teaching a riding clinic and one of her students shared that she was having trouble getting ...READ»
Saddled by best practices
Why change is needed in the field of change management
Let me assure you that this is a thoughtful person who shows all due deference to those that have gone before me. I would add that now more than ...READ»
The change leader of tomorrow will not be a left brained technologist, but they will understand the implications of technology. The change leader of tomorrow will not be a touchy-feely HR person, but they will understand the implications of human behavior.READ»
I spoke with a lady yesterday that asked me a valid question that inspired me to write this post. She asked, "What does it cost to do a change readiness assessment?" I responded, "It depends - what insights are you trying to ...READ»
Quantitative data that measures what we already know rarely yields insights that create impactful change. A better starting point… go out into the world. Observe the actual experiences of those that will be impacted by change. ...READ»
Effective change leaders know that there is no “single way” to move through the process of change. There are various entry points. A golfer for instance is going to choose a different strategy if the wind is blowing, if the greens ...READ»
Unfortunately, traditional change management tactics fall short of realizing successful change. Tactical change management plans are only as useful as the strategy that drives them. You can’t put your change process into boxes and ...READ»
LEADING CHANGE: IT’S TIME TO PAUSE
The changing color of the leaves, the snow on the mountain peaks, and the brisk air reminded me today that it’s time to pause. Organizations, communities, and families have undergone a great ...READ»
10. LEARN TO LEAD CHANGE BECAUSE (1) YOU CAN, and (2) IT DIRECTLY IMPACTS RESULTS
The rate of change is exponentially increasing and professionals are looking for real world practical help to survive and thrive as their ...READ»
Harvard Business blogger Tammy Erickson points out the following:
· A Towers Perrin study, conducted earlier this year, found that 40% of employers had either implemented or were considering a mandatory furlough, 32% a ...READ»
Would you like to accelerate achievement of mission critical strategic goals and initiatives? You can! It is as simple as creating environments that encourage people to work from their natural effectiveness. Read on to learn how.READ»
To thrive in the the WorkQuake(tm) of the Knowledge Economy, an organization must find, retain and develop Intraprenuerial Employees. Here's how:
It's the Employees! In the hyper-competitive environment of the Knowledge ...READ»
Orientation ain't cutting it anymore in the time of the WorkQuake(tm)! Instead organizations need to pay more attention to not only who the hire but what they are doing to retain who they hire. An Onboarding Process will ...READ»
Most of the programs fail to manage change within organizations...Here’s why managers & supervisors are not the best face to face communicators during times of change.
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Communication skills are rarely one of the key competencies taught or measured by organizations... here are some easy ways to ensure that Team Briefings work.
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The important message for any change program... when it comes to organizational change, is that employees need to be involved in the process to be truly engaged...
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If you just change the paradigm from budget cuts... to opportunities, growth and involvement your organization's business results will be your barometer of employee engagement...
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In the June 7th New York Times there was an interview with Clarence Otis Jr., CEO of Darden Restaurants (Red Lobster, Olive Garden & Capital Grille - talk about diversity!)that I found intriguing because of his answers to 2 ...READ»
It's not the strongest nor most intelligent of the species that survive; it is the one most adaptable to change" -- Charles Darwin
Last week's post generated discussion about what constitutes an Entrepreneurial Organization, ...READ»
I’ve written a lot lately about the need for every Company, as well as every department in the Company, to have a Strategic Plan. Clearly, every Company needs the basic roadmap that describes, in clear and simple terms, ...READ»
