Mid-level managers and change agents run into a common problem. In order to provide value most effectively by aligning …
Influence
Who Should Influence Up – You or Your Boss?
Quite often in the role of a change agent, a change-related issue must be brought to the attention of people higher-up …
Book recommendation: The Power of Habit
I just finished reading a book that is a great resource for anyone trying to change the way people work, with the added …
Interview: Tips for Influencing Change as a Newbie
My guest on The Change Agent's Dilemma this week is Christina Kach, a Continuous Improvement Lead within a government …
A Road Map for Gaining Support for Change
Effective support for change means leaders and managers do their part to lead the change with those with whom they have …
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 …
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 …
Radio Show: This is Your Brain on Change
My guest today is Dr. Jackie Sherman, CEO of The Jackie Sherman Group, Inc., who has been an organization development …
20 Different Things You Can Communicate About Change
Here is a list of all the things you can communicate during change (at least all I could think of). Each of these serves …