Over the last few years, we’ve been running a mix of sprints and marathons as we’ve been navigating a raft of uncertainties. There is always a lag between leaders who have spent ages sitting with the idea of a change in their organisation and the transition that others will experience to make the same shift themselves. Maybe we can think about running a different race instead which could help everyone to reduce that lag and make change easier for everyone involved…
Read MoreBuild a better understanding of people – and ourselves - and improve the change experience
When we understand more about ourselves and others it can be so helpful in improving how we work and especially in times of change. One of the tools I use when I work with leaders and teams is DISC, which gives insights into different behavioural styles. It can be so valuable in helping to shape and deliver the most appropriate communication approaches to keep disruption down and engagement up.
Read MoreWhat are the most compassionate questions you need to ask as you plan change?
By taking a more compassionate approach to change, we can reduce the potential emotional overload that people might feel as things shift. Here are a few questions to consider to prompt that thinking…
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