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Change Management
“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
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
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
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
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)
“Organ rejection” and other reactions to consultants
“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.”—Aristotle A couple of years ago I was working with a great team of consultants (externals) on a major strategic change for a … [Read more...] about “Organ rejection” and other reactions to consultants
Are you tired of cheesy advice about change?
You don’t need shallow platitudes. You need deep insight and sober resolve from battle-scarred resources. Want your kids to grow up? “Stop cooking with cheese!” There is a … [Read more...] about Are you tired of cheesy advice about change?
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
Honk if you love change. Quotes and resources on innovation.
I love innovation. I have spent about half my career immersed in new product development, some in the hyper-change environment of start-ups. I hope you are inspired, moved, by the … [Read more...] about Honk if you love change. Quotes and resources on innovation.