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Have Conversations to Engage Employees in a Change Initiative

When an organization is about to launch a change initiative, it is wise to engage employees in conversations about that change. Sharing information – such as why the change has to happen and the future vision of the organization after the change is implemented – enables employees to begin to adapt to the change that […]

Have Change Conversations

Change the mindset in the organization to a learning-focused mindset

Having regular conversations around change enables for creating a learning mindset – a mindset where employees appreciate, desire and engage in change. When we change, we are learning – we are growing, adapting, getting better. We want to create this mindset so that employees are […]

Prepare for Change Initiatives Early

Preferably before the project kicks off!

Change initiatives require significant preparation before actually moving forward with starting the initiative. During this preparation time, the following should be done within the organization:

Assess the readiness of employees for the change. Develop a change management plan for how change will be managed and employees engaged throughout the […]

Focus Your Change Conversations

Good for the Organization vs Good for the Individual

There are two ways to focus change conversations – focusing on the logic of changing and focus on the emotional side of change. When we focus on the logic of change, we talk about change from the perspective of the organization. We may show spreadsheets or […]