Effective support for change means leaders and managers do their part to lead the change with those with whom they have …
The urgency detector
Over the weekend, we returned home from a week-long holiday vacation to the occasional high-pitched, short chirp of the …
2011 – The Year In Review
Thank you everyone for reading my blog this year! I thought I would share a list of the most popular posts for 2011. …
Radio Show: Inside the Bubble: How to Create a Safe Space for Change
My guest today is Martin Fenwick, Principal Consultant and Director of TheChangeFactor in Auckland, New Zealand. On the …
The limitations of a common motivation technique
Common advice to change agents who are trying to garner support for their initiative is to communicate the WIIFM:Â …
Avoid Becoming an Invisible Change Agent
The work of a change agent often happens behind the scenes:Â developing programs and tools, coordinating other people's …
Thank you note
Thank you, blog reader. You challenge me to share practical tips and worthwhile ideas on a regular basis. Thank you, …
Radio Show: Transform Performance From Worst to First
Today's guest is Amir Ghannad, Director, Atlanta Plant and North America Lean Manufacturing/Workplace Excellence at …
Four Sources of Personal Power in Organizations
To be an effective change agent, you must have some power within your organization. In general, power is the energy to …