Posts by Sandy
Want 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 MoreNewsletter – September 2013 Edition
Here’s the September 2013 edition of our newsletter. Enjoy!
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.
Read MoreEvolving Strategies Featured in 2013 CRAVE List
of Exceptional Entrepreneurs
The CRAVE Chicago features exceptional women entrepreneurs across the globe. In the 2013 Edition Chicago list, Sandy Schwan and Evolving Strategies are included for the second year in a row.
Read MoreWishing Y’all Lots of Failure During Organizational Change
No one is invincible. Yet failure may be one of the most uncomfortable feelings we experience personally or professionally. But just what value can we find in failure? Read these 5 perspectives for a paradigm shift.
Read MoreHow To Keep People From Feeling Left Out
During Organizational Change
Social rejection is hard especially during organizational change. As a leader, what can we do to encourage inclusion while our team adjusts to the change underway? Exercise these 3 conversational routines to build a team that’s comfortable and confident navigating through change.
Read MoreCowgirl Courage
Organizational or personal change can be extremely daunting. What else can we do to face the challenge, rather than throw in the towel? Read about Chunking, a flexible learning style to apply to : your time, task or conversations. Model this behavior to encourage your team too.
Read MoreIt’s All in The Dings
Life is made in the smallest of moments, not the grandest of gestures. Daily work can be stressful enough. How can we, as leaders, inspire the engagement and performance in our teams? Here are 3 areas you can influence, even in your ordinary interactions.
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