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V.I.B.E. Your Way Through the Fire Hoses of Change
"I'm not staring down one fire hose, I have four fire hoses aimed at me every day", Frank exclaims with a smile as we discuss the challenges and opportunities in his new role. Like Frank, you can exude cool V.I.B.E. (Vision, Involve, Be, Enjoy) successfully through the fire hoses of change. Fellow leaders, share with us an idea or tactic that matters most to your success in a significant role change!
Read MoreHonoring All U.S. Military Veterans
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” - John Fitzgerald Kennedy. In honor of the service of all U.S. military veterans, thank you.
Read MoreNegotiating to Win-win During Change
You are in the throes of negotiating organizational changes with high stakes and an aggressive timeframe. What can you do to ensure surety, even exit victoriously? Read these 4 actions that position you to win with a 'BIG W' while allowing the other team to also win with a 'small w'.
Read MoreHow to Handle Bewitching Temptations During Organizational Change
During organizational change, you can expect to meet many who hold strong views and who seem uninterested in anything but a monologue. How do we engage them in a dialogue? Here are 4 ways you can get yourself prepared to handle them.
Read MoreNow What?! Finding Grace in the Space
Organizational change disrupts predictability, and erodes our perceived control. What can we do as a leader or a member of the team undergoing change? Implement these suggestions among your stakeholders, to build positive responses, abilities, trust and support.
Read MoreInitiating Organizational Change: The W’s Come Before the H
Change invokes many questions from those affected. What can effective communicators of change management do to smooth the process? First answer the questions of “Five W’s” – the what, why, who, when and where of the change to build awareness. Then followed by more specific and granular “H” – the how.
Read MoreThe Power of Habits
Habits are our conscious or sub-conscious patterns of repeated action. But can we really replace a bad habit with a good one for lasting change? Follow these 3 steps proven by behavioral psychology researchers.
Read MoreWant My Support? Don’t Tell Me or Teach Me. Involve Me.
How can we help people navigate the feelings that change can evoke? Each change event has unique concrns that can wreak havoc on the process, if inadequately supported. Here are 5 steps to analyze our stakeholders and involve them in the change process.
Read MoreTwo Ears and One Mouth: Use Accordingly During Organizational Change
Are you communicating during organizational change? Is there a difference between just hearing what people are saying and actively listening to them? Demonstrate 5 key elements of active listening to show your respect and understanding of the other person.
Read MorePreparing For Change in 2014: Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail.
Change management is not done by a single person or a team. What can we do to properly plan and budget the the right mix of people, time and money? Here are the responsibilities key roles must plan for and do to drive change and produce results.
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