Need to build more trust? There are 4 building blocks to address.
Integrity. Intent. Capabilities. Results.This is from a model called the Four Cores of Credibility, introduced by Stephen M.R. Covey in “The Speed of Trust”.These are fundamental elements that contribute to an individual’s or an organization’s...Change Management 101: Helping others move from LOSS to SAFETY.
Did you know there a six stages people move through when faced with change? Awareness of these stages and advice on how to communicate with them in each stage can help to support them as they move from stage 1 to stage 6. TIME is however the biggest secret to helping...Change Management 101: Helping others move from DOUBT to REALITY.
In Stage 2 of Change, people have typically worked through the feelings of loss of control from stage 1 and directly into more FUD: Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt of what the changes will bring.They might be feeling some resentment toward the changes. Perhaps their...“Organizational change adoption must be made easier than keeping the old ways.” – Peter F Gallagher.
Let’s look at how we can make change adoption easier than the “old ways”.Key Takeaways:🚀 Simplify new processes for swift adoption, so they are easier to complete than the current processes.🚀 Prioritize robust training, practice and support, so people have ample...Change Management 101: Supporting others as they move from DISCOMFORT to MOTIVATION.
When faced with change, people generally move through a number of stages. Not always in a linear 1-2-3 fashion, but rather based on their own background and personal characteristics.However, by providing support, I believe we can help them move to a point where they...🚀 Navigating Change: Stage 4 – Regaining Control 🚀
Change can be a rollercoaster, but there’s a stage where you start feeling like you’re back in the driver’s seat. It’s Stage 4!I’ve found the anticipation and energy in this stage is similar to that of a Project Kickoff.Here are some...Looking for change models to guide your organizational changes into new systems, behaviors, activities, and cultures?
The PMI Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge references a few models. These might become topics in future posts,🚀 Managing Changes in Organizations: A Practical Guide from PMI. Free to members.🚀 Jeff Hiatt/ADKAR Model. 5 sequential steps individuals...Expectations are a two-way street. Are both your lanes open?
It’s important to both Set Expectations and Get Expectations to be successful.I learned this by facilitating workshops. I would set expectations of our goals and outcomes of the session up front.But unless I asked participants their expectations, I risked having a gap...Delving into Stage 5: From Understanding to Awareness
Consider your project as a roadmap spread across six major milestones. By the time you reach the 5th milestone, the project stakeholders have gained a much better understanding of what’s changing, why it’s changing, and what it means to them. These are all...