Strategies identify “what” needs to change. Project management provides a structure for “how.” Some go so far as to say that “projects are the vehicles of change.” This post is a … [Read more...] about What is Project Management, per the Project Management Institute―and where does it fit? (Strategy execution methodologies series. Post 2)
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Dispatch from the Conference Board of Canada’s annual Change Management conference (2012)
What is the “state of the nation” as far as “change management” goes in Canada? Titled "Agility, Performance and Engagement," this conference had an unusual mix of theory, … [Read more...] about Dispatch from the Conference Board of Canada’s annual Change Management conference (2012)
“Change leadership” is not THE silver bullet. The Silver Bullet series.
Seems like many organizations are looking for the secret to effective strategic execution―the one thing that will fix the so-called 70% failure rate. The problem is (and we all … [Read more...] about “Change leadership” is not THE silver bullet. The Silver Bullet series.
Innovating Project and Change Management to generate better results—Book Review
Few organizations have figured out how to do strategy execution well. One of the enigmas of implementation continues to be the gap between project management and change … [Read more...] about Innovating Project and Change Management to generate better results—Book Review
Leaders: What is the single most powerful technique to build commitment (and defuse resistance) for your strategy?
A question. Actually a conversation of questions and lots of listening. Why? Because it’s not what you know that will engage your people – it’s what they know. So, what do they … [Read more...] about Leaders: What is the single most powerful technique to build commitment (and defuse resistance) for your strategy?
“Breakfast for four” guest post Garrett Gitchell (“Culture eats Strategy for breakfast” series Part 4)
This is the third guest post in the summer series “Culture eats Strategy”. This one is from an experienced change management leader, Garrett Gitchell President of Vision to Work, … [Read more...] about “Breakfast for four” guest post Garrett Gitchell (“Culture eats Strategy for breakfast” series Part 4)
Call to Leaders re strategies too important to fail – the biggest risk (Part 2 of 2)
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?