The Real Change Pitfalls – Part II: Employee Communication

Just a few days ago I published the first part of my series on the real Change Pitfalls. In the second part I would like to focus on Employee Communication as another major topic causing trouble when it comes to change… Again, please bear Kotter’s Eight in mind, as failing Employee Communication is clearly part of … More The Real Change Pitfalls – Part II: Employee Communication

Why Emotional Intelligence is Key to Valuable Change

Emotional intelligence consists of a range of fundamental skills that allow you to confidently respond to people and changing situations. Managing the way you respond to events and your ability to communicate effectively is essential for leaders of organizational change, and for managing personal change. Don’t think of emotional intelligence as just another theory. The skills are … More Why Emotional Intelligence is Key to Valuable Change

Some Unconventional Quotes about Change

Live, so you do not have to look back and say: ‘God, how I have wasted my life’ ~ Elisabeth Kubler-Ross. All things must change to something new, to something strange. ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807-1882) Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives. ~ William James … More Some Unconventional Quotes about Change

How to Enable Perfect Change in 7 Steps

“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” — Lao Tzu Change management and project management are closely aligned. From my point of view Project Managers can (and should) also act as Change Managers or be able to understand this business, at least. Without proper change management, any proposed change … More How to Enable Perfect Change in 7 Steps