For Change Leaders: On the Subject of Spoon-Feeding
Change doesn’t happen when leaders spoon-feed their teams and colleagues. Learn the signs and symptoms of spoon-feeding, and how to overcome them.
Posts By Nina Kern
Change Leaders: Make Your Thinking Transparent!
It is not enough for leadership to do good work: They also need to talk about what they’re doing to build trust and buy-in.
Is the Shutdown Your Sign to Pivot, Again?
What do you want to change while you are waiting for the shutdown to end? This could be a good time for self-reflection.
Beyond “Checking the Box:” Leading — and Measuring — Non-linear Change
Getting people to adapt to change isn’t always a linear process. Here are some reminders of how to accept — and measure progress anyway.
Do You Drive Change Like a Nail? Or Like a Car?
Do you lead change with a single, concentrated focus or as a collaborative process? Learn to manage change for success.
The Goal isn’t Culture Change!
Sometimes, organizational culture can be like a cow path — worn into a groove whether it’s the best way to get where you’re going or not.
Your IT Transformation Is Like a Heart Transplant — And Here’s Why
Replacing your current IT system with a new one is similar to preparing for and recovering from a heart transplant. And in their different ways, both scenarios can lead to life-changing results.
Current State Assessment Ahead? Get Ready to Rock the Boat!
Assessments of the “current state” are an important element of a change initiative. These tips can make them effective, positive experiences.
Life as an “Acting” Leader: Managing Stopgap Leadership Change
Stopgap staffing is by definition done so quickly that there often is little attention given to its organizational impacts — and there are many.
When Resistance Meets Resistance – the Change Leader Trap
Feedback about a new approach isn’t always resistance — but resistance is always feedback.