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Symphini Change Management Inc

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What are the real costs of “muscling through” change? The evolution of Change Management. Post 1 of 3

"If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading."—Lao Tzu There is a back-room mindset in times of change: “Change the people or change the people.”  It … [Read more...] about What are the real costs of “muscling through” change? The evolution of Change Management. Post 1 of 3

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Is Strategy Execution the “new black”?

"All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident." —Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) As … [Read more...] about Is Strategy Execution the “new black”?

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Time to kill the phantom 70% failure rate quoted on transformational strategy?

The “70% failure rate” has been exploited enough already. It’s time to stop beating this dead horse and give it a decent burial. I get why it resonates with most of us. Strategy … [Read more...] about Time to kill the phantom 70% failure rate quoted on transformational strategy?

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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)