Action Research is a method that seeks practical solutions to organizational challenges. But did you know that action research can also serve as a powerful change enabler? In an upcoming issue of People & Strategy Journal Dr. Hadley Williams, Managing Director at Philadelphia-based Human Productivity, explains how action research not only harnesses employees’ insights and […]
As you look ahead to the priority projects in your company’s pipeline, it is a good time for a brief refresher on organizational change success factors. Implement the recommendations below as you start-up (or continuing) your strategic business initiatives and you will be well on your way to success. Remember, the “soft stuff” (i.e., people […]
Successful change programs are neither haphazard nor improvised. They are thoughtfully planned and executed. To this end, a change management methodology, or model, can be very useful in helping you think through the process and map out the work effort. Clients and practitioners ask “what’s the best change model?” While there are a plethora of […]
It’s easy to confuse project leadership with change leadership, or assume they are one in the same. In reality, the two are distinct sets of activities that require close coordination. Large business transformation initiatives require a strong mix of project leadership and change leadership to achieve their objectives. The list below provides hallmarks of good project leadership along with the corresponding […]
Just Because You’ve Communicated Doesn’t Mean They’ve Heard You It’s not uncommon for project teams and executive sponsors to suffer from what’s known as the “curse of knowledge,” a term coined in the book Made to Stick. In a nutshell, the curse of knowledge is the psychological phenomenon where once you know something well, it’s […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT IS CLEAR: More than 80% of CEOs say change management is a priority 80% of CEOs cite the ability to adapt to change as a source of competitive advantage Almost all CEOs expect that, over the next three years, their organizations’ need for change management will increase 25% of […]
According to a recent survey titled What Successful Transformations Share conducted by McKinsey (2010), maintaining strong leadership and energy for change among employees are two principles of success. When executed well, these principles reinforce one another. For example, when leaders focus on ensuring that frontline staff members feel a sense of ownership, the results show […]
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