As a change manager, do you look through the one specific lens of your project or program or assignment?
Or do you see the organization as a system and the interconnectedness of that particular planned organizational program with your organization's rewards systems, enterprise technology, and, how you contract to clients?
I used to see it as the first in my earlier years.
Until I was introduced to systems thinking and started to see, really see, the broader context transformation programs are operating in, how it interconnects and can really make or break a change programs.
And that is when I saw the influence and impact I can have as a change manager.
I challenge you to do the same in your current or next role. I am sure you will find one thing that massively surprises you.

Is your organization stuck in the past or are you building resilience for constant change?

And, do you put a couple of change management interventions in place or do you look how to integrate change capability in your organization through a systematic lense?

Most companies today face relentless change, yet many aren’t building the mental agility needed to thrive. Change isn’t a one-and-done event anymore, it’s ongoing.

That’s why integrating change management into your core operations isn’t optional, it’s essential.

Through embedding adaptability into our operating models and helping employees with adapting a change mindset, we create teams that can pivot with the waves, not drown in them.

In my upcoming Change Chats episode with Margo Waldorf we will dive into this.

#Leadership #ChangeManagement #OrganizationalChange #Adaptability #BusinessGrowth

What is left for us?

AI can now handle stakeholder mapping, impact assessments and parts of comms strategy (and the list can go on).

In my latest Change Chats episode (see full episode 7) with Nissi Ozigbu, we talked about what is left for us as change management professionals.

Change managers can be excellent facilitators, connectors, communicators & risk identifiers.

That human edge is where we should be investing our time and upskilling.

But are you building out or improving that skillset now that AI has taken the other 60% of your responsibilities?

What is your 40%? And, what are you doing to develop it?

#ChangeManagement #AI #Upskilling #FutureOfWork

Episode Summary:

In this episode Judith Bueving sits down with Nissi Ozigbu change strategist and influencer extra-ordinaire.

They cover topics such as moving from a tactical to a strategic change manager, the role of personal branding and online presence in the field, influencing organizational change and how to ensure you as a change practitioner are involved early into the strategic planning of the transformation programme, and what skills become even more important as a change practitioner in the field of AI.

See a more detailed list of topics and timestamps below.

Resources & Links:

• Nissi Ozigbu on LinkedIn
• TheGrowthHut: Personal Branding & Leadership Development
• Change Management Institute Trends Report
• Judith Bueving on Linkedin

Topics & Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction to Change Management and Nissi Ozigbu

01:27 Transitioning to Change Entrepreneurship

05:00 The Role of Personal Branding in Change Management

08:50 The Need for Strategic Change Management

12:18 Operations Management Experience and Its Impact

16:00 Building Relationships in Change Management

18:48 Advice for New and Experienced Change Practitioners

21:39 Embracing Multigenerational Perspectives in Change Management

23:14 Learning from Career Challenges and Personal Growth

26:43 The Importance of Online Presence for Change Practitioners

33:22 The Evolving Role of Change Managers in the Age of AI

35:10 Practical Steps for Enhancing Your Professional Presence

Public Service Announcement to all Change Practitioners. Get online and share more of what you do, why you do it, and the value you bring.

Why is it important? In my upcoming episode featuring Nissi Ozigbu she will dive into the why, airing next week! I can't wait to share it with you.

Who is ready for another change management framework? Not me 🙅‍♀️.

What am I ready for? More strategic change leadership and thoughtware on the matter, showing up differently. 🌶️

The next guest on Change Chats, the Podcast to Navigating your Change Management Career, is a force to be reckoned with and has some great insights to share. 🎙️

I am excited for the full episode release with Strategic Changefluencer Nissi Ozigbu 🔥 in the coming weeks. Stay tuned.#change management #change management leadership #nomoreframeworks

Visibility - a vital topic for our profession. Why?

• It is our duty to ourselves and the next generations of change practitioners to come to showcase our value everyday so that our profession is known and trusted.
• So that in the near future our profession is institutionalised as a standard part of every organisation’s operating model.

For more on visibility, how to showcase our value and role as a strategic change practitioner I am excited to share my upcoming episode with Nissi Ozigbu that is airing soon in which she will share some excellent stragetic perspectives on this.

#ChangeManagement #ChangeChats #ChangeLeadership

In this episode of Change Chats, Judith Bueving speaks with Awa Tall, a Change Management Lead specializing in cybersecurity.

Key takeaways:

• Storytelling as a bridge: technical cybersecurity concepts become relatable when framed as stories that stakeholders can understand and act on. Storytelling is an important skill to develop in change mangement.

• Career momentum: curiosity can open unexpected doors . Finding a niche in the change management space (like cyber) can accelerate opportunities and clarity.

• Visibility matters: self promotion and change management community building aren’t optional; they support career growth and resilience.

• Invisible labour: emotional and behind the scenes work is central to change management. We discuss practical ways to surface and quantify that contribution including the value of qualitative data.

• Work life balance: important reminders for those juggling career ambitions with family life.

#Change Management #Cybersecurity #Change & Communication #Stakeholder Engagement #Employee Training #AI in Cybersecurity #Storytelling #Transformation Leadership #Human-Centered Approach #Career Advice #Niche specialization #emotional work #Community building #Self-promotion

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Episode 6 of Change Chats is coming your way next week with Cyber Change Management expert from La Belle France🥐🌟 Awa TALL or as I like to also reference her magic - the queen of analogies👑. One of the things we cover is the importance of storytelling and in this little preview she shares why.Host: Judith Bueving 🌠 | LinkedInGuest: Awa TALL | LinkedIn

#change management #ocm #storytelling #cyber #change expert

To all my fellow change practitioners who help people in organizations make sense, care for and adopt to transformations they are going to, keep doing what you're doing and connect with fellow practitioners in the field. We have a wonderful global (live) and virtual community and there is so much more to come in this field.