Tag Archives: People

How did you get started as a change agent?

I’m collecting stories of how people first started to believe in and take on organizational change. Please share your story!… carry on reading.
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"HR? I know all about that" – CEO

A question posted over at Dear Workforce has reminded me of one of the most frustrating things experienced by HR professionals – the fact that everyone (and I mean everyone) has an opinion on all matters HR. This is not entirely a surprise as HR issues are often about people, however, this it really can [...]
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Create chemistry – throw someone off a balcony

“What do you say to a man widely blamed for beating you, stealing your job, and trying to have you thrown out of a 10th-floor window?” How would you approach the prospect of forming a working relationship with someone you did not like? What if the reason you were nervous was that you suspected they [...]
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Small Moments in Leadership

When a leader takes the time to impact people in even the smallest way, it can have repercussions that last for a lifetime. This magnifying or multiplying effect has a lot of power in it. It can do great good or great damage. Sometimes leaders impact… carry on reading.
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Great People = Great Company

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What do you do when the elephant in the room is bopping people on the head with its trunk, but they refuse to acknowledge it?

<br>Clarification added June 16, 2009 12:00 PM: Just to ensure that the metaphor is clear — “the elephant in the room” refers to an enormous issue/concern/problem that everyone knows about, and everyone knows that everyone knows, but… carry on reading.
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What is the most important expectation we could ask from our people?

During recessions, some of our organizations are keeping their structure leaner than ever and thinking of ways to reduce the cost of doing business? At the same time they are expected to grow profits in the short term and stay competitive. In short,… carry on reading.
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Is there anything like ‘best practices’ in managing change within the organisation?

This question is more focused in changing the mindset of people within the organisation (for either using a new technology or applying new techniques in improving the work culture etc.). Essentially it is about changing people’s behaviour to adapt to… carry on reading.
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What creative training and development techniques can you recommend for engaging people?

The ability to engage with people, build rapport and gain credibility quickly is essential to a successful working relationship. I’m interested in training and development techniques that you have come across that focus on this area, with a creative… carry on reading.
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Is there anything like ‘best practices’ in managing change within the organisation?

This question is more focused in changing the mindset of people within the organisation (for either using a new technology or applying new techniques in improving the work culture etc.). Essentially it is about changing people’s behaviour to adapt to… carry on reading.
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