Results of Effective Change Survey
What’s the difference between those changes in organizations that get results and those that don’t? We knew that only about one-third of all major changes succeeded. But we wanted to know why? What sets apart the successful changes? What could we learn from those who do it well? So we conducted an effective change survey.
Content: Article | Author: Rick Maurer | Source: Maurer & Associates | Subject: Change Management
Building a Foundation for Change
Face it, resistance is real. No matter how brilliant or needed an idea, resistance will occur. It is a natural reaction to change. It protects people from what they think will harm them. Leaders who close their eyes to resistance are inviting disaster.
There is a better way: Build a foundation for change. Rather than assuming people will automatically love your idea, add strategies to … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Author: Rick Maurer | Source: CEO Refresher | Subjects: Change Management, Leadership
Bringing Ideas to Life: Seven Principles for Pulling Together
By engaging others in the innovation process, you’ll emerge with superior results and stronger bonds between people.
Content: Article | Author: Rick Maurer | Source: CEO Refresher | Subjects: Management, Personal Development
Why Resistance Matters
Resistance is a natural part of change. It protects people from harm. Resistance is not the primary reason why changes fail. It is often the reaction to resistance that creates the problems.
Content: Article | Author: Rick Maurer | Source: CEO Refresher | Subjects: Change Management, Organizational Behavior
Exploring Alternatives to Downsizing
Major changes such as mergers, reengineering, enterprise resource planning systems (ERP), and restructuring often result in downsizing. It doesn’t have to be that way. Here are proven alternatives that can help you cut costs while ensuring the commitment of valued employees.
Content: Article | Author: Rick Maurer | Source: CEO Refresher | Subjects: Human Resources, Strategy
Conditions for Change Assessment
Considering a major change? Identify potential problem areas first with this quick assessment.
Content: Article | Author: Rick Maurer | Source: CEO Refresher | Subjects: Best Practices, Change Management