Change Management: Avoid Havoc In Very Uncertain Times

Escalating gas prices...tensions and turmoil in the Middle East...a struggling world economy. Leadership, in times of uncertainty, is not that much different from that of ‘normal' times. What does differ is the degree to which basic tactics of change management are applied. In times of uncertainty, leaders must pay even more attention to the people issues in change.

Don't Forget Where You Came from - Why the Past is Important in Implementing Business Change

Much of the literature and advice on implementing business change focuses on knowing where you are going and making sure that you understand and communicate a consistent vision of the future. Indeed, I have looked at the importance of this in an earlier article in this series. This article, however, looks at the past and its often under-estimated importance in implementing change.

Follow My Leader - To Effect Change, Leaders Must Walk the Talk!

In any change project, a leader must wear many hats, however his/her role can be split into two key areas: 1. Set the strategic direction of the change and; 2. Convince everyone of its importance. The importance of the first part of this role is generally understood and is for another article on another day, however the second part is often overlooked (or done very badly) and can be of even greater importance. Where this point is addressed, it is generally done by giving presentations and distributing memos. Although these can be necessary, they are often ignored or just paid lip service if the most important method of communicating the importance of the project is missed – action.

Change Management Needs External Focus

Poor managerial performance is viewed more as structural rather than market factors. The mantra of the managements for increasing efficiencies and profitability is more often than not structural adjustments within the organization.

Change Management: Getting It Right

Change management is something many companies may face throughout their existence. Whether something simple or a complete change, various things can be done to allow for a successful change. Management of the change effectively will allow for the best overall final product but it really just is not that simple. But, there are ways to get effective change management in such a way as to contribute to the betterment of the company.

How to Develop a Change-Adept Workforce

There are 6 qualities common to those who thrive on change. Here’s how to develop these qualities in the people who report to you.

Change Management - Without the Problems

Good Relationships -Your Key to Success When you're given the role of change management Project Manager there are some simple steps you can take to develop a win- win situation for your boss and eveveryone on your team.

Change Management - Urgent Information

You can get change working in your favor. I have used the following suggestions to get positive change management outcomes over the past 17 years. The following is urgent information because every day you don't use it is a day in which you will live in fear of an uncertain future

Effective Design

Bringing products to market effectively and rapidly will increase market share, reduce on-going costs, increase the life of the product and overall transform business profitability. Concurrent Design is about helping organisations achieve high levels of effectiveness in the development of new physical and virtual products.

For Change Management Success It Pays To Be Seen

Change management success requires visible, persistent engagement by an organization's leadership. Read this article for tips on how an organization can demonstrate its commitment to the change process.

How to Know What You Know (2)

How do you know what you know? Why do you (all of a sudden) need knowledge management and where is the gap? Are there (structural) changes in the organization?

How to Squeeze More Out of Every Day and Still Have Time to Play in the Evenings!

You’ll discover tried and tested and proven business building strategies and the little known secrets of some of the best business minds on the planet - ideas you’ll be able to slot seamlessly into your own business and personal success formula.

Turn Your Team Into Top Performers

Most of us have known a few LOSERS in our career. Problems surface and we face challenges. Who are the ones we call losers? Where did they come from? How did we end up with them on our payroll? Who hired them?