How often does your customer-facing team(s) and technologies team(s) standoff over disagreements? As leaders, how do we walk a mile with not one but both camps? Read about Brian's experiences turning contentious relations (between the teams,) into collaborative respect amongst his stakeholders, shorter development timelines plus resource alignments!
Read MoreWould you dare risk both career and reputation to inspire a culture of excellence in a work climate hamstrung by regulations, whose service inspires the customers' dread? Read how Carole built empathy between her team and their customers, developed her staff, and leveraged the team's internal experiences to ultimately receive the distinction of joining an elite group of 200 organizations!
Read MoreWhat exactly is work unit climate (wuc)? Find out how we can build one conducive for team members to perform and stay motivated? Throughout this year, we will delve into 12 dimensions that impact change, starting with how the climate of your work unit impact you and your colleagues.
Read MoreIt's time for new year resolutions! That said, how often have you succeeded in accomplishing previous objectives? Are you planning the goal too far into the future (maybe a little detached from your present situation)? Achieve your goals with these 3 steps to bridge where you are today and where you want to be!
Read MoreA significant number of transports (from ships to automobiles to planes) rely on Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to navigate. In layman's explanation, GPS relies on the triangulation of a moving object using three satellites. We too have our GPS. Read on to find out what it is in our Christmas reflection!
Read MoreSituational awareness is knowing what goes on around you and responding accordingly. How do you increase such readiness to lead change in your team and organization? These 3 questions help you face opportunities and challenges of change. Read on for more ideas to build situational awareness!
Read MoreWith the new year upon us, new teams are forming to support planned business goals. How do you help your team accept and commit to the change, and help you increase your followers? Read how you as a leader, can help your team members relate to team and team’s relationship to organization in 2 stages of team development.
Read MoreThanksgiving offers us time to relax, even reflect on successful changes we have been a part of. Which aspects can we be thankful for in our roles as: a sponsor, or a leader of change, or a resource implementing the initiative? Read about the aspects we can continue to improve on before year end activities dawn upon us.
Read More“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 MoreYou 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'.
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