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Symphini Change Management Inc

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“You’re a little loopy when you’re hungry.” Working at the limits of change capacity

I always laugh when I see the new Snickers commercials—I admit it, I sometimes even rewind them. They remind me that “You’re not yourself when you’re under the stress of … [Read more...] about “You’re a little loopy when you’re hungry.” Working at the limits of change capacity

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Leading strategy? Vicarious rejuvenation. Post 3 of 3

 “The whales sing, not because they have an answer. They sing because they have a song.” —Andrew Stevenson There is no substitute for getting away from it all. Displacement is a … [Read more...] about Leading strategy? Vicarious rejuvenation. Post 3 of 3

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Leading strategy? The three key ingredients for rejuvenation. Post 2 of 3

“You can go to heaven if you want. I'd rather stay in Bermuda.” —Mark Twain There are, of course, many compelling reasons to take a vacation, but here is one that reconciles with … [Read more...] about Leading strategy? The three key ingredients for rejuvenation. Post 2 of 3

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Leading strategy? The business case for rejuvenation. Post 1 of 3

“Going faster and faster leads either to immediate lift off or eventually to a grinding halt. Slow down to go faster.”—Gail Severini Executing strategy is exhausting―both … [Read more...] about Leading strategy? The business case for rejuvenation. Post 1 of 3

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Optimizing internal and external change management (presentation and tip sheet)

At the Association of Change Management Professionals’ annual  conference last week, I participated on and moderated a panel of four great practitioners titled “Perks and Perils -  … [Read more...] about Optimizing internal and external change management (presentation and tip sheet)

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Breakthrough innovation is uncomfortable―get through it. Post 2

“Be careful what you ask for cause you just might get it.” Refrain from “When I Grow Up” by The Pussycat Dolls Many organizations are chasing the “innovation” strategy. We want … [Read more...] about Breakthrough innovation is uncomfortable―get through it. Post 2

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Breakthroughs in strategy

“In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not.” Albert Einstein Kids these days have a phrase: “FAIL.”  It means something like “epic failure” and … [Read more...] about Breakthroughs in strategy