This is the second post exploring the role of leaders in transformational strategy execution. It is not the only risk, but it is the biggest risk. Being a great leader is NOT a … [Read more...] about Call to Leaders re strategies too important to fail – the biggest risk (Part 2 of 2)
Survey says “Issues of the 21st Century are more complex”. Guest post Walter McFarlane (“Culture eats Strategy” series Part 3)
“Culture eats strategy (change) for breakfast.” True? Are our current organizational cultures up for the strategies of 2011?". Yes, and survey says ... This question was posed … [Read more...] about Survey says “Issues of the 21st Century are more complex”. Guest post Walter McFarlane (“Culture eats Strategy” series Part 3)
Call to Leaders re strategies too important to fail – the biggest risk (Part 1 of 2)
Back in the day, there was a bit of a joke – not a “ha ha” but an “ahem” – how many tries does it take for an organization to implement a strategy? Today, most organizations get … [Read more...] about Call to Leaders re strategies too important to fail – the biggest risk (Part 1 of 2)
What is “Change Management”? And, is definition important?
Ask 10 people "what is change management?" and you will get 10 very different answers. So YES definition is important! Many Leaders come to the term "Change Management" and … [Read more...] about What is “Change Management”? And, is definition important?
“Culture eats Strategy (change) for breakfast” – dirty secret? Solutions (Part 1)
It is a 'dirty secret’: (a) strategies assume a “ready” culture but existing cultures are almost NEVER “ready” for transformational change (b) lip service is paid to culture … [Read more...] about “Culture eats Strategy (change) for breakfast” – dirty secret? Solutions (Part 1)
Dilemma: can you, should you, attempt to change your organization’s culture? Thoughts?
Okay, this is an experiment at crowdsourcing solutions ... here's the dilemma: we all know that culture is a "challenge" for our current change initiative, Program or Project … [Read more...] about Dilemma: can you, should you, attempt to change your organization’s culture? Thoughts?
How can you change your organization’s culture? Book Review: “Diagnosing and Changing Organizational Culture (1)
If you recognize that your organization needs either a wholesale culture change (as Nokia’s CEO Stephen Elop expressed this week (2)) or tweaking in certain units, this book will … [Read more...] about How can you change your organization’s culture? Book Review: “Diagnosing and Changing Organizational Culture (1)
Is leadership, and leading change, like leading a symphony?
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?
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
Social Media – why should we be paying attention and how does it apply?
Social Media (SM) is a scrum (1) now. All kinds of organizations, agencies, management consulting firms and independents are converging on the topic and kicking it around trying … [Read more...] about Social Media – why should we be paying attention and how does it apply?