What does this have to do with leading change? Well "change" is the riskiest and most pressing demand facing organizations and their leaders today - and the most significant of … [Read more...] about Is leadership, and leading change, like leading a symphony?
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Change Management conferences 2011
Interested in learning more about Change Management? Deepening skills and knowledge? Conferences are a great immersion experience. Here are the ones currently listed for … [Read more...] about Change Management conferences 2011
Evaluating Change Management expertise
How do you value and leverage deep Subject Matter Expertise ? e.g. retailers building or re-designing an online commerce site rely on web designers' advice because only they know … [Read more...] about Evaluating Change Management expertise
What is THE critical organizational capability for 2011?
Well my vote won’t surprise - but this might - just before the recession hit (BTW are we back to this point yet?), Boston Consulting Group did a survey of 4700 executives in 83 … [Read more...] about What is THE critical organizational capability for 2011?
Must we really look at organizational culture to get ROI and sustainability?
I am almost done reading "Diagnosing and Changing Organizational Culture" by Kim S. Cameron and Robert E. Quinn (renowned thought leaders in this space). This book directly … [Read more...] about Must we really look at organizational culture to get ROI and sustainability?
Change Management podcasts, webinars and movies
These are the best podcasts, webinars and online "movies" on Change Management that I have found—many recommended by other practitioners through LinkedIn Discussions. If you know … [Read more...] about Change Management podcasts, webinars and movies
Why share Change Management resources?
I believe that Change Management and Change Execution is the differentiator of this generation. Those who evolve well and quickly will thrive - those who, don't won't. I also … [Read more...] about Why share Change Management resources?
Is your Brand Promise on the Change Train?
Is your Brand Promise important to you? (Huh?) Is it important to preserve a stellar customer experience during change? As you make changes throughout your organization do you … [Read more...] about Is your Brand Promise on the Change Train?
Resistance: “it is easier to ‘change’ someone else than to change ourselves”
In Change Management Communities of Practice, project professionals often discuss what to do about resistance. It often quickly comes down to how to re-direct, re-assign or even … [Read more...] about Resistance: “it is easier to ‘change’ someone else than to change ourselves”
“New normal”: adaptation required
All of us – Leaders, Managers, Employees – must think differently about our roles in this “new normal”. However, this will not come naturally. The new mindsets must be adopted at … [Read more...] about “New normal”: adaptation required