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Move from “Why?” to “What’s Next?” to Strengthen Your Change Agility

Posted by on Nov 2, 2015

Move from “Why?” to “What’s Next?” to Strengthen Your Change Agility

How do you get out of feeling like a victim of a change to being an architect or creator to what is to be? What questions can you ask yourself in building change agility? What activities can you do to develop learning agility – a key aspect of change agility? Find out more as Sandra shares her insights on change agility.

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12 Elements of Burke-Litwin Model

Posted by on Jan 27, 2015

12 Elements of Burke-Litwin Model

We present a review of all twelve aspects of the Burke-Litwin model linked to their corresponding blogs we addressed last year. Enjoy!

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Happy Thanksgiving 2014

Posted by on Nov 26, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving 2014

A cornucopia of thanks from Evolving Strategies!

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Think Snappy, Act Scrappy When Crafting A Mission Statement

Posted by on Sep 9, 2014

Think Snappy, Act Scrappy When Crafting A Mission Statement

Why is the regular process of formulating mission statements so complex and laborious? But you don't have to spin your wheels on this yearly task. Sandra provides the succinct Who-What-How aimed at getting you started NOW in building that mission statement for your organization.

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Rough Seas (aka Organization Change) Ahead? Keep Good People On Your Radar.

Posted by on Sep 2, 2014

Rough Seas (aka Organization Change) Ahead? Keep Good People On Your Radar.

Good people skills deliver effectiveness and productivity to benefit everyone on the team. How well do you and your team members score across this list of twenty attributes? Consider these skills as you develop your team members.

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Applying Collective Impact to Lead Successful Change

Posted by on Apr 8, 2014

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.

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What Real Change Leaders Know: There’s No “I” in TEAM, But There is a ME

Posted by on Apr 1, 2014

What 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.

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Climate (and) Change: wuc = e3

Posted by on Jan 7, 2014

Climate (and) Change: wuc = e3

What 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.

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Three Questions to Assess Your Change Readiness

Posted by on Dec 9, 2013

Three Questions to Assess Your Change Readiness

Situational 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!

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Getting Your Ducks in a Row as You Prepare for Organizational Change

Posted by on Dec 2, 2013

Getting Your Ducks in a Row as You Prepare for Organizational Change

With 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.

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