Welcome! This is essentially a learning journal. I write and share what I have learned on my own journey. I hope that it is helpful to you on yours. There are three main reasons … [Read more...] about About Me—Gail Severini
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Change Management Conferences 2013
Conferences are an important professional development opportunity. Most provide best practices as well as innovation tracks (and the networking is terrific). Please note this is … [Read more...] about Change Management Conferences 2013
Stepping up to “authentic” leadership
Here’s my own struggle with the word "authenticity": If it means "genuine", or "true", then it does not automatically imply any specific values (i.e., the values of the entity … [Read more...] about Stepping up to “authentic” leadership
The power of change management. Pay it forward.
“To those whom much is given, much is expected.” ―John F. Kennedy What do we do with what we have learned? What is our “obligation”? There is no advertising on this site. You … [Read more...] about The power of change management. Pay it forward.
Top 10 Competencies for Change Agents
What competencies should leaders and agents excel at to be successful? Are you building a Community of Practice or Centre of Excellence? What’s on your list? Below is my top-ten … [Read more...] about Top 10 Competencies for Change Agents
Are you making a difference? Why change management?
I meet a lot more people these days who are interested in authenticity and making a difference. I view this trend as a move in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs closer to … [Read more...] about Are you making a difference? Why change management?
Top 10 Competencies for Change Leaders
Transformational change is disruptive, non-linear, unpredictable and requires a leap that not everyone will make. What does this require of leaders? Below is my top-ten list for … [Read more...] about Top 10 Competencies for Change Leaders
What’s missing from Strategy Execution? (Strategy execution methodologies series. Post 5)
It’s a seductive challenge: strategic change may be the most exciting endeavour of an executive’s career. It compares with climbing Mount Everest―not everybody makes it on the … [Read more...] about What’s missing from Strategy Execution? (Strategy execution methodologies series. Post 5)
Change Management Methodology (Strategy execution methodologies series. Post 4)
“Business is a machine made out of people” Bill Duane. In Post 1 of this series, we established that strategy is “just another good idea” until it is implemented and churning out … [Read more...] about Change Management Methodology (Strategy execution methodologies series. Post 4)
“What is PRINCE2?” Guest Post Richard Batchelor. (Strategy execution methodologies series. Post 3)
Having established, in Post 1 of this series, that strategy is “just another good idea” until it is implemented and churning out results, and that there is no single turn-key … [Read more...] about “What is PRINCE2?” Guest Post Richard Batchelor. (Strategy execution methodologies series. Post 3)