One of the difficult parts of implementing change is that what really needs to change is not as it appears on the …
Gaining traction
I'm sitting at the auto care place, waiting to get the tires changed on my car, which has me thinking about traction. …
Avoid a False Start for Your Change Initiative
When you are responsible for implementing change, it can be tempting to dream about where you want to go and then to …
Three options for dealing with organizational culture
Change always happens in the context of organizational culture, or "the way we do things around here."Â Much of …
Stuck.
Today is the fifth "snow day" in a row here in Atlanta. Â After snowing 6 inches on Monday, plus another 1/2 inch of …
Seven Roles of a Change Agent
A person who implements organizational change must wear many different hats. Effective change agents demonstrate …
My boss won’t listen to me – what do I do?
I recently saw this question on LinkedIn: My boss won't listen to me - what do I do? In case you are having a …
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The essential guide to making an impact at work is now available at Amazon.com! It's in stock and also eligible for all …
The trouble with sunshine and roses
In a recent client workshop designed to clarify an enterprise-wide initiative, the participants listed "employees are …