Discussions and insights about change
Getting beyoun resistance to change
Click on the image to listen to a conversation with my good friend and amazing person, Lisa LLoyd where she invited me to join her on her Beyond the Water Cooler Podcast to discuss leading change issues and strategies hat leaders need to be aware of, including:
🌟 The cost of ignoring the people-factor in the process of change
🌟 The need to anticipate resistance and confidence to overcome those behaviours
🌟 The role of resilience and the impact of change on performance and mental health and wellbeing
🌟 Change management vs change leadership
🌟 The Change Cycle
🌟 The value of story telling
"Get people right, get business right." ~ Lisa LLoyd, It's Time for Change
RhythM, Energy, Space and Time - Drawing inspiration for the Arts in how we coach
It was a pleasure presenting at the EMCC Global Conference with Michael Omer.
During this session, we talked about an approach we use with our coaching clients called REST (Rhythm, Energy, Space and Time). 'REST' helps coaches and their clients gain a deeper level of awareness of what surrounds them through applying the mindset of a performing artist.
You have a vision in place. How are you going to measure progress and success?
Measuring change is not for the faint hearted. It’s difficult to see into the future and it’s almost impossible to predict what will happen along the way. In Trade Secret #6 "Ways to Measure Change. Strive for progress, not perfection!" you will find examples of how to evaluate progress toward your vision in three key areas: What’s Changing? Who’s Changing? How to get there. You can download all 6 trade secrets at www.changetempo.com/6-trade-secrets
our brain is hard wired to view change as a threat. What does this mean for leaders of change?
Change = Threat = Stress! When we are in this high state of alert, our brains constantly scan for threats. In Trade Secret #5 The Brain and Change. The perfect match! I share how you can help your team journey through change and deal with the emotions, thoughts and behaviours that show up during change and map out greater certainty for them. You can download all 6 trade secrets at
62% of us don’t like leaving their comfort zone – Forbes
You're responsible for implementing your part of a change initiative in your team and you experience a lot of resistance and pushback. How do you deal with it?
In Trade Secret #4 "Resistance is Futile. Embrace it!" I share how you can spot when someone is resisting and continue the conversation without it turning into a battle of wills. You can download all 6 trade secrets at www.changetempo.com/6-trade-secrets
How do you turn your vision into a story that engages and inspires others to ACT?
I believe we all love a good story, and we all love the thought of being part of that story by seeing ourselves in it. Trade Secret #3 "A compelling reason to change. We all love a great story!" provides you with the components of a great change story to inspire people to act and be part of your vision. You can download all 6 trade secrets at www.changetempo.com/6-trade-secrets
Having a vision is great. How do you know you have the emotional and logical buy-in from others?
In Trade Secret #2 "Vision + People = Direction", I cover how you can add clarity and detail to your vision that will inspire your team to act and create indicators of observable and measurable progress. You can download all 6 Trade Secrets at www.changetempo.com/6-trade-secrets
What is meant by the term "Future Proofing" and what has it got to do with leading people through change?
In Trade Secret #1 "Future proof your people. Your vision starts now!" I cover how you can provide direction, inspire and show your team where and how they fit into your vision. You can download all 6 Trade Secrets at www.changetempo.com/6-trade-secrets
Is Resentment holding your organisation back?
Nostalgia helps us understand who we were, what we have become and who we want to be. It's our identity. Organisations have identity too. I pose the question that if organisations spend more time appreciating what was achieved by team members and view past achievements with new eyes, can this provide insight, learning and wisdom for the future? And can it relinquish resentment and unlock employee engagement, commitment and creativity for the future?
THE BIG CHANGE PROJECT, THE CHANGE SPONSOR AND THEIR EXIT STRATEGY
Fact: In a recent PROSCI survey, 50% of participants reported that their sponsors did not have a andequate understanding of their role as a sponsor. How can you increase your chances of success as a sponsor when the odds are stacked against you? In this short video (just under 10 minutes) I share 7 strategies for your success as a Sponsor of Change.
tAKE cONTROL OF CHANGE
Fact: change causes disruption, stress and increases the risk of employees leaving. You can't change this but you can minimise it. I share, with Suzette Tag, Co-Founder of Libratum Life, steps you can take to be in control of change and minimise the impact it can have on you, your employees and your organisation.
lEADING SUCCESSFUL CHANGE
Lisa LLoyd of It's time for Change and I get together, in this 30 minute free Webinar, to bring you thinking and insights about leading the people side of change vs just leading what's changing.