Change Management And Participation

Related to the topic of problem-or-solution-oriented change is the topic of participation. But this issue of participation is more delicate than the previous one. This is about the amount of space for negotiation around the proposition. The proposition however is something that also needs time to ripe; or has there already been prepared one? Is the path to which the developments will lead already entered or is your organization gathered at a square and considering a next move: in any of the directions that are accessible from the square?

Change: It Doesn't Have To Be So Difficult

Why does change appear to be so difficult? Because our status quo seems set in concrete and we don’t know how to go about making changes unless we have some assurance that a new comfort will result.

Differences Between Products And Services

What are some of the main differences between products and services? And when are these differences relevant?

DOD Contractor Dumping Practices and Tactics

There are anti-dumping laws in the United States but still it occurs, as one company enters a new market they will lower prices in a price war prone position and take it in the sorts just to get their butts in the door. Where is the most common market for this to occur?

You're the Expert, You Fire Him!

Family businesses are always a challenge. Despite our best intentions, baser emotions often rear their ugly heads, distracting us from what's truly important. One of those emotions is entitlement. In this article, I'm sharing a story about one family and their struggle with entitlement in their business.

Why Change Management Training is Essential for Your Company

Most companies will face major changes in their organization. To help the transformation process go more smoothly have your leaders engage in change management training. Read on for more.

Do You Need a War Room? Life in the Command Center

The War Room or Command Center has its origin in military and technology environments. But businesses, other governmental and non-profit organizations have all adapted the command center concept. This article outlines the key elements of an effective command center regardless of the type of organization or intended purpose.

Change Management Checklist – Give Your Change Program a Quick Health Check

How is your change initiative going? Whether you are implementing a new local accounting system in your department or your organization is embarking on a comprehensive culture change program, it makes sense to take a breath and review how you are traveling. Here is a quick eighteen-point checklist that you can use on your current change project to determine areas for improvement.

Organizations That Are Leading Change

All organizations deal in some way or the other with change... Many companies follow ow change that has been set in the market. A small group of companies or institutions deal with change in a different way; they are more in the lead of change. They could be pictured as change leaders.

How To Change The Unconscious Organizational Culture

Do you know what impact your organizational culture is having on the performance of your company? Did you know that the culture is based in deeply entrenched and often hidden beliefs that individuals bring in the door with them? If you want to change this read on.

Business Coaching #1 - Small Steps Coaching

Somebody asked me recently: how come you don't have a 'big' name to project your business and attract people with the grandeur? As it usually goes together, presenting oneself big implies that there will great results.

How to Create and Sustain Optimal Performance Throughout Your Organization

There is a process with twenty steps that, if followed in your organization, will result in consistent optimal performance throughout your workforce. If you implement this process step by step, you’ll soon find that you are beating your sales, productivity and profitability goals and are exercising greater leverage of your organization’s human capital and skill sets toward steady enterprise growth.

Change Management Issues in the Truck Wash Business

In a truck wash business it appears that many managers come and go and this means there is always a turnover problem with employees when a new manager comes into play. These issues are serious because many of the truckers who stop at the truck wash