In previous blog posts we have looked at change management methodologies, including the Kotter model of change. Here I am going to outline Kurt Lewin’s 3-step model. All of these models and theories need to work within your chosen change methodology. I will also give some examples
Read more →I have previously outlined the importance of change managers having a clear idea of the theory that underpins their change methodology. In this post I will outline the Kotter International model and give some examples of how I have applied it. Dr John Kotter’s model has 8
Read more →Setting up a change process, I usually analyse the organisation, the size of the change task, any methodology that may exist and then think about appropriate models for change. There are a wide number of models of change that exist in the literature. Some, like change specialist
Read more →I was talking with a colleague the other day about how ethical practice is something not often discussed as part of our day-to-day business practice. One of the roles I play along with running a successful consulting and training business is as the Director of Ethics for
Read more →How do professional associations form you may ask? What do they deliver? Professional organisations often start from a small group of individuals who are looking for opportunities to talk with others about their practice. They are committed individuals who have a vision, a vision to share good
Read more →We have covered managers needing to support themselves to best support their staff; their need to inform, orientate and engage staff, and their need to reinforce change with effective communication. The other thing managers need to do is acknowledge the past and ensure success is celebrated in
Read more →I have already discussed the need for managers to have support themselves to best support their staff. Here, I emphasise that managers need to inform, orientate and engage staff and that managers need to reinforce change with effective communication. Please note I will use the term manager
Read more →Many of my clients are going through organisational reviews and realignments. One of the common themes I see is that managers and executives sometimes don’t know how to best support their staff going through change. Support staff through change involves the following principles: Managers need to support
Read more →Last post we looked at common staff engagement techniques and practices around information provision and consultation. We learnt there were a range of techniques used and that these needed to occur at key points across the change journey. The third method of engagement is active participation. There
Read more →In my last post I looked at types of staff engagement models. Here I will look at some common staff engagement techniques and practices that are useful in change processes. Stage 1: Information Information in a change management context is making sure people have the level of
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