Posts by Sandy
A N.I.C.E. Solution to Challenging Times
Organizational change presents an opportunity to focus on what you can impact and control what you cannot. Just what should we consider to make the most positive, possible difference? Check out N.I.C.E. (acronym), to help your team remain resilient during uncertain times.
Read MoreGive Me Back My Personal Space! Be Quiet to Silence the Bully
Critics/ skeptics are quick to voice discomfort when their "turf" shifts during organizational change. What can you do when you are the recipient of their displeasure? Read these actions and handy conversational phrases to master the situation.
Read MoreRelaxing More + Taking Frequent Breaks = More Accomplishments
What can you do to accomplish more especially when you are feeling overwhelmed with organizational change? Check out NASA's counter-intuitive approach: Relaxing + Taking more breaks.
Read MorePR Log – Global Press Release Distribution- Leadership Entrepreneur Returns To Northwestern University To Guide Business Leaders
Leading Change By Evolving Strategies Dated: Jul 23, 2010 Sandy Schwan is an entrepreneur who has helped others successfully navigate change, Schwan recently returned to her alma mater, seven years after earning her MSLOC, to empower other graduate students to tackle challenges and overcome obstacles. CHICAGO, IL—Sandy Schwan had already achieved success in her career when she enrolled in Northwestern University’s master of science program in Learning and Organizational Change (LOC) in 2003. An entrepreneur who has helped others successfully navigate change, Schwan recently returned to her alma mater, seven years after earning her MSLOC, to empower other graduate...
Read MoreNorthwestern University School of Education and Social Policy Alumni Newsletter Fall 2010
Sandy Schwan: Helping People Overcome Obstacles and Grow By Marya Smith Sandy Schwan’s business tagline and personal mantra are one and the same: “helping people and companies learn, adapt and perform” Sandy Schwan (MS03) is a champion for change in her professional life and her philanthropic work, teaching others to meet new challenges, overcome obstacles and empower themselves in the process. Her career title is organizational change consultant. To her colleagues, Schwan is also known as a pioneer. She has a track record for exploring untried territory, from embarking on the seminal Master of Science in Learning and Organizational Change (MSLOC) program at...
Read MoreGuiding Professionals
Across multiple industries, Sandy and her network of colleagues under the Evolving Strategies LLC umbrella specialize in the following areas of expertise: Change Leadership full-day and half-day workshops Organizational Change Management Strategy and Implementation Organizational Change Communications Strategy and Development Organizational Change Leadership Development and Coaching Leadership Development During Transitions Organizational Learning Strategy and Implementation Large Scale Program Management Employee Engagement
Read MoreLeading Change
By Evolving Strategies Dated: Jul 23, 2010 Sandy Schwan is an entrepreneur who has helped others successfully navigate change, Schwan recently returned to her alma mater, seven years after earning her MSLOC, to empower other graduate students to tackle challenges and overcome obstacles. CHICAGO, IL—Sandy Schwan had already achieved success in her career when she enrolled in Northwestern University’s master of science program in Learning and Organizational Change (LOC) in 2003. An entrepreneur who has helped others successfully navigate change, Schwan recently returned to her alma mater, seven years after earning her MSLOC, to empower other graduate students to...
Read MoreSpeaking of Halloween, here is a great disguise to try…Genius
All successful people have had their share of 'failures' before experiencing success. Setbacks will appear along the way, so how do we press on to get ahead of roadblocks and focus on the future in organizational changes. Use these 5 ideas and 5 steps to help you and your team develop perseverance.
Read MoreLemons Can Bring Lemonade, and Struggle Can Bring Learning
Leaders can help employees identify learning opportunities in the midst of struggles. But how do we play such a role in our teams? Read about how you can lead by example to successfully handle organizational change together.
Read MoreNavigate change successfully: 6 short-and-sweet reminders for leaders
As I prepare for an upcoming speaking engagement, I am coming across a number of short-and-sweet reminders on leadership lessons learned on navigating change successfully. Enjoy this recent Forbes post on this topic.
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