How Smart Change Leadership Turns Hesitation into Momentum
Government transformation efforts often stall not because the workforce resists change, but because leadership signals are unclear.
Posts Tagged: organizational change
Strive to Make Organizational Restructuring as Painless as Possible
As ‘Govies’ we’ve all lived through it. The dreaded organizational restructure. Change is painful, but organizational restructures can create a whole new kind of ‘pain’. The unknowns, the rumors, the impacts, and the stress are sometimes off the charts. Having been intimately involved on multiple restructuring efforts, I hope that some of these insights canRead… Read more »
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.
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.
Organizational Agility Starts with the Organization’s People
Organizations must increase the communication and collaboration skills of employees to become more adaptable. Here are four tips for building agility in your teams.
Organizational Change Is Like Moving a Mountain, Part 1
Discover two common pitfalls when it comes to organizational change in part one. Then learn how these pitfalls can be avoided or remedied in part two.
Embracing Change – Winning Hearts and Minds
There is no cookie cutter solution for a successful project or change but having a framework in place will make it easier for stakeholders to support and implement new ideas.
6 Suggestions to Ease Organizational Culture Changes
Change is hard, especially in highly regulated environments like government agencies. Fortunately, this featured blogger has a few ways to overcome cultural challenges to change.
Are You a Rebel At Work? Here’s How To Tell…
Government rebels from all walks of life spanning a range of government agencies united in full force at this year’s NextGenGov’s summit, and it was inspiring. Now, these rebels were not your stereotypical outliers or black sheep; the packed room included a Fellow from the State Department, a Medicaid expert from Wyoming, and a ManagementRead… Read more »
Winter is Coming for Game of Thrones – and Federal Talent Management?
“Winter is Coming” is a key theme of the popular HBO series Game of Thrones. With its warning of constant vigilance, the meaning is clear – no matter how good or calm things seem now, the good times and serenity won’t last forever…and you need to prepare and be proactive to ensure you’re ready for… Read more »