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The intersection of change management and design thinking

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»

Change… just get the ball rollin’

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»

Don’t be a snob about managing change

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»

Muster up some courage and leap!

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»

Is the field of change management saddled by best practices?

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

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»

Change Readiness: Insight vs. Effort

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»

Change by Design Insight No.1. Go out into the world

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»

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Leading Change? Know Your Starting Point

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»

Why Change Management Needs Design Thinking

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

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»

Changing the Definition of Change Management

The current definitions of change management are hopelessly ’soft’ and poorly defined. READ»

Practical Change Management: The Top 10 Countdown

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»

Ivan Glickman

Stop Bemoaning the Loss Of Employee Loyalty & Trust Already!

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»

Strategy Acceleration with Natural Effectiveness

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»

Ivan Glickman

The Care & Feeding of Intrapreneurial Employees

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»

Ivan Glickman

Onboarding for Fun & Profit!

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»

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Why Managers and Supervisors ARE NOT the Best Communicators During Times of Change

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. READ»

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How To Cascade Messages via Managers To Employees

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. READ»

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How To Engage Employees With Technology Based Change

It’s prudent for any organisation to know that employees understand and embrace the reason behind the changes in technology. Here’s how. READ»

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Change Management and Employee Communication Strategies

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... READ»

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The Value of Employee Engagement Surveys as Part of a Change Management Strategy

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... READ»

Ivan Glickman

Clarence Otis Jr. Interview

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»

Ivan Glickman

The Entreprenurial Organization

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»

Ivan Glickman

What's the Plan Stan Deux?

      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»

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