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No takers on leading change?
CEB Research – https://www.cebglobal.com/insights/change-management.html
What tools or models do you think are most helpful to people leading change?
Kotter’s Change Leadership modelKotter book – Our Iceberg is MeltingKotter book – XLR8 (Accelerate)David Rock’s SCARF model – video overviewWhen you see someone who just has a knack for championing change, what characteristic/trait sticks out to you? (What makes them great?)
FlexibilityCuriosityPassionAuthenticityAware of stakeholdersWhat are often overlooked execution strategies leaders miss as they get wrapped up on “doing the change”?
Celebrating small winsAnticipating resistance – more info on Pre-MortemsSlow down to move fast – aligning on the front endKnowing when it’s ok to direct change vs allow for more collective intelligence/wisdom of the crowd – Kerber and Buono research (this is a bit more academic but good stuff)How can the leader solidify the change in the culture?
Provide opportunities for 2-way conversation with employeesCommunicate, communicate, communicateReward the right behaviorsModeling what you want to see in othersSelect people who align with and advance the culture you are buildingKnow when to change talent on a project team to reinvigorate a changeWhat strategies do you use to personally cope with change?
Reminding myself that it’s usually not as bad as I assume it will beFocus on gratitude even in the midst of painNot ignore our feelingsGiving up controlBeing intentional about how you are spending your social time and making sure you are not isolating yourselfHow do you help those who struggle with resistance to change?
Demonstrating empathyNot passing judgment when someone is strugglingProvide personal examplesChange style indicator – brochureWilliam Bridges’ transitions modelWhat change books and resources have been helpful?
Simon Sinek’s Start with Why – TEDx video and bookChip and Dan Heath’s SwitchDaryl Conner’s thought leadershipVital Smart’s Influencer model – complete form to unlock free resourcesPROSCIAssociation of Change Management ProfessionalsIt seems like all industries, fields, even hobbies are changing a lot based on digital and other trends. How do you stay on top – or in front, when possible – of these changes?
Think of other ways to do things you do today especially ways to use digital tools differentlyTwitter and LinkedIn helps connect global thought leadersConferences or Professional development sessions and organizationsDisruptHRGirls’ Trip Elephant Adventure pictures – Sandy on an elephant at the Indianapolis Zoo