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Applying Collective Impact to Lead Successful Change
How would you solve this dilemma: rally and gel a diverse mix of new comers and company veterans, each with distinct needs they are trying address? Sandra introduces 5 key conditions for Collective Impact, where the individuals' needs and values shape a common agenda.
Read MoreWhat Real Change Leaders Know: There’s No “I” in TEAM, But There is a ME
We all go to work to have some of our personal needs met. This holds true even in teamwork. How can we build a team of committed and passionate individuals whose personal needs coincide with the team's goals? Sandra shows you how the Gallup Engagement (12 questions) relates to your members' needs and values. Use them in your team conversations.
Read MoreThe Name of the Game? Integration.
Teamwork and integration is a necessity today to improve the customer experience. Just what do these organizational aspects entail? Here are 3 ways to coordinate your channels and touchpoints to improve these aspects.
Read MoreTrust Your Instinct…& the African Hornbill Bird & Dwarf Mongoose
Trusting your instinct does not mean that data and research are not important; it means considering important factors that may not always be easily quantifiable. Check out William E. Boswell's principles for success through instinct.
Read MoreCrash. Burn. Turnaround: Seven Ways to Turn Failure Into Success
What woud you do if you are leading an underperforming organizational change? You could wallow in self-pity or be willing to turn failure into accomplishment. Try these 7 steps to turn disappointment into success.
Read MoreDo What You Gotta Do: Thinking Beyond Change
We do not want to deal with change. It represents tough challenges, adversity, controversy, stress and inconvenience. So what are the positive value of change in our lives? Read about how we can appreciate change beyond its current difficulties
Read MoreWhen Is the Last Time You Hung A Question Mark?
It's not that the routine ways are wrong. Sometimes it never hurts to try a new point of view, especially if you feel stuck. But how do you consider new ways of thinking and doing? Find out how you and even your team can engage in exploring new options?
Read MoreDonald Says Location. Sandy Says Communication.
Relationship boundaries shift during organizational change, and effective communications to customers and employees matters more than ever. So what are effective engagement tactics, to communicate with our customers? Read these 5 steps to help your stakeholders though change.
Read MoreA 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.
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