Accountability and responsibility -- both are important, but they are NOT the same thing.AccountabilityAn accountability is an end result. Being accountable is being answerable for a result.For example, a primary ...READ»
Whether you’re headed to the boardroom for a big meeting, attending a family event with your loopy relatives (every family has a few), preparing for a job interview, or meeting with your boss to discuss a difficult topic, you might just find these tools of intention useful.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»
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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»
