Steps to Effective Change Leadership
August 6th, 2011

8 necessary steps to effective Change Management and Change Leadership
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Change: Reasons for Resistance
August 5th, 2011
Resistance in the Change Management Process
2. Low Tolerance
3. Misunderstanding
4. Disagreement regarding need for change

Change Management
Organizational Change Management
• Failed Previous Change Attempts
• Work Group Resistance
• Loyalty to Existing Processes or Relationships
• Preference of Current Agreements
• Differences in Ambition
• Difficulty With Performing Well in New Situations
• Decrease in Income
• Possible Loss of Job
• Possible Loss of a Position/ Loss of Power
• Loss of Already Acquired or Potentially Acquired Skills
Forming Lasting Relationships
August 4th, 2011
Forming Lasting Relationships
Building lasting relationships are part of the average day life.
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Tips for Effective Lean Leadership
March 5th, 2011
Lean leadership is an important practice for any company that wants to be more efficient. It is a targeted form of leadership that is more focused on moving things forward instead of managing every single detail. It is important in change management and in the success of companies who want to implement lean manufacturing.
Here are some tips to help make lean leadership more effective:
Lead and Teach
Many leaders forget the teaching aspect of the role. To become an effective leader, one needs to be able to teach. This is especially necessary when there change is implemented and when there are new techniques and business strategies to be learned. Leaders should not just be experts, instead they should be a resource where employees can go to for assistance.
Find the Middle Ground Between Fear and Comfort
Fear is going to cause a lot of stress and it may even lead to dissent among employees. On the other hand, comfort can lead to decrease in production. Lean leaders must learn to eliminate these two scenarios or at least find the middle ground between them.
Tension and Not Stress
They also need to learn how to build tension instead of stress. Tension will keep things going at a steady or at a faster rate. Stress will slow things down.
Provide Forward Work Instead of Just Tasks
When there is a goal to be met, it is important for a leader to not only delegate a job but also to provide a progressive workload. Have employees move towards a goal. It is also necessary to appraise a team’s performance based on its goals.
In addition to the above, it is also important for a lean leader to be an information conduit instead of being a rigid enforcer of rules. There has to be an open communication between the leader and the people they work with.
3 Telltale Signs That Change is Needed
March 4th, 2011
Change, even if it’s not met with positive feedback, is necessary. More than a few organizations have gone out of business because they failed to accept change or see the need for it. In the change management process, there will be certain signs that tell business owners when change is necessary, they include:
Increasing Frequency of Service Delays or Project Failures
This is one of the biggest hallmarks that there is a need for business transformation. When an increase in the frequency or service delays and project failures is observed, it is time to take a good look at the business process, pick out the weak points, and do something about it.
Observed Understaffing or Overstaffing
Many companies find themselves understaffed and as a result, they experience a drop in productivity levels and in employee satisfaction. This can lead to a decrease in service and product quality, which leads to losses for the company.
On the flip side, some companies realize that they have more people than they need. This creates waste and an unnecessary allocation of funds. It can also lead to employee dissatisfaction as many feel that they are not being used to their full potential.
Presence of Out of Date Equipment and Machinery
This is a common reason why companies go for organizational change. It is especially true for factories that rely on complex machinery. Technological improvements may require a downsizing in workforce, but it can be necessary to improve production and increase profit.
Once it is determined that change is necessary, it is important to apply proper change management techniques. Doing so will not only make managing organizational change easier, it can also help preserve the relationship between company and its employees.
Markets are continually changing. Demands may rise and fall and from time to time, upgrades and required. It could spell disaster if a company fails to recognize and pay attention to the above signs.
How to Avoid Failure in Change Management
February 20th, 2011
Numerous organizations who have attempted to manage change have failed in the process. There are different factors that account for these failures, including the gap between the vision and the program implementation, the lack of a change management model and necessary supporting tools and skills and failure to consider the impacts of change on all parties involved. Some organizations already fail at the ground level while some fail when they have already gone full swing in the implementation. However, there are always precautionary measures you can take to avoid these pitfalls in managing change. Read More »
5 Steps for Making Change Easier on Employees
December 23rd, 2010
Change is necessary to keep organizations current, but change can be very stressful on employees. In order to make change easier for employees, here are some change management tips to help make the transition go smoother.
1. Discuss Intentions with Employees
This is a very important change management move and it is something that many companies fail to implement. Do not surprise employees with sudden operational or organizational change. Discuss any intentions or plans for change with the level heads and have them disseminate the information to the other employees. This technique can help give employees more time to get used to the idea of change. Read More »
Key Factors in a Change Management Strategy
December 12th, 2010
There are is no one size fits all formula in change management, as each change will be different. Consider the following changes:
– Getting clients and suppliers to use web based forms
– Releasing new products
– Reorganization
– Introducing new processes
– Acquiring a company Read More »
Two Reasons Why Change Management is Necessary
December 11th, 2010
Change is inevitable – this is something learned in life and in business. But, important and unstoppable as it is, it can also be very stressful. Most organizations who have gone through change can attest to the troubles they experienced with it. This is where change management comes in and it is the reason why it is so important to business transitions.
Here are two big reasons why change management is necessary: Read More »
What is Change Management?
December 10th, 2010
Change management is a systematic approach to change and it works on both the organizational and individual level. It is used by companies to help them transition from a present state to something new. This business strategy also works to empower employees and to help them accept changes in workplace.
Companies will have to face change at some point or another. When the need for it does arise, it is important for companies to promote a smooth transition. Doing so will benefit the organization as a whole, its employees, and the people it services. Read More »