Successful Independent Consulting

APRIL 14, 2017

You can download the entire series as a reference guide here. For example, I have over a hundred endorsements for change management, but I no longer do that type of work so I moved it much lower on my list. Business Transformation Culture Change Organizational Effectiveness Thank you. Go to my profile: [link] 2.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JULY 17, 2023

Culture is acutely critical during notable changes, such as M&As, which offer an opportunity for a renewed start on culture. When two organizations combine through mergers and acquisitions for economic reasons, it is doubtful that the two cultures will remain precisely the same.

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Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 11, 2024

Despite putting my own psychological safety at risk over Teams and physical safety at risk later meeting in person with an executive who refers to himself as “the devil” and a “scary dude” and who wields a pistol in the office, I feel I did the ethical thing: It prevented harm to others. References Holiday, R. The Obstacle Is the Way.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

AUGUST 21, 2023

Appreciative Inquiry is an approach to change management that fosters positive transformation. It can be used in one-to-one coaching sessions, with teams to create strategic plans , or in companywide large-scale change initiatives. It is about concluding the process and the beginning of an ongoing appreciative learning culture.

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Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 17, 2024

In the dynamic fields of organizational development (OD) and change management (OCM), a consultant’s ability to ask the right questions plays as crucial a role as having the right answers. References Bridger, E. Consulting capabilities for organizational change. Management Consulting Journal, 1( 1). Kogan Page.

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Epicflow

AUGUST 12, 2024

Digital transformation in the manufacturing industry refers to the application of digital technologies to any manufacturing process with the aim of its optimization, increasing the quality of the output, and enhancing overall efficiency. References How AI Is Revolutionising Production. Read the article to find the answers.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 21, 2021

During the recruiting process, firms screen candidates for potential to succeed given the firm’s business portfolio and culture. For example, you may have a competitive advantage in government change management, but since you are not in the government consulting practice, it is not relevant. Going beyond the cookie cutter.

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Harmonious Workplaces

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

New Beginning, Making Gains: Attitude change and acceptance take hold as people perceive benefits (improved efficiency, new skills, better service) and celebrate successes. References Bittman, B., Improvisation and OD No one reads music within drumming circles, and no formal structure exists. Stevens, C.,

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 3, 2017

Systems that provide automated investment advice from financial firms have been referred to as robo-advisers. This is a change management challenge that is at least equal to getting FAs to use the next best action system effectively. While no one in the industry is particularly fond of the term, it has caught on nonetheless.

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LSA Global

JULY 18, 2024

Tips to Mitigate Confirmation Bias Encourage psychological team safety and a culture of constructive debate where team members feel comfortable voicing and challenging assumptions. ” Anchoring Bias Anchoring refers to relying too heavily on the first piece of information encountered (the “anchor”) when making decisions.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

MARCH 28, 2022

Cultivate Your Cultural Agility. Culture is one of the most potent forces in business. Culture identifies what is essential and reinforces communication norms and behaviors for leaders—cultural forces impact leadership communication effectiveness and, ultimately, organizational effectiveness.

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Nash Consulting

AUGUST 12, 2024

We at Nash Consulting often discuss “The Top 15 Management Skills”—the best-practice management behaviors required to build healthy, highly functioning workplaces. We're referring to a broader, more impactful concept known as "sponsorship." Research underscores the importance of this approach.

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LSA Global

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Do You Leverage Change Friction to Change Behaviors at Work? Experienced leaders know that organizational change is a constant and vital force that either propels strategies and people forward or stops them in their tracks. New strategies and changes must go through your culture and your people to be successfully implemented.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Change management should be presented in a way that leads to different ways of thinking and acting. Organizational Development can support the implementation workshops with change models and activities for the workshops. Improving your company's organizational change resilience is also connected to company culture.

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LSA Global

JANUARY 27, 2025

We know from change management simulation data that successful teams are built on a foundation of clearly defined roles that ensure efficiency, accountability, and collaboration. Team culture accounts for 40% of the difference between high and low performing teams. Tricky and often shifting stakeholder expectations.

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UPD Consulting

MARCH 16, 2022

They tend to perpetuate culture and practice even when most of the people inside them genuinely want change. It should be adaptable to different organizational cultures and situations. Many frameworks provide descriptive stages on a continuum of possible resting spots, and having such a reference point is definitely useful.

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LSA Global

JULY 11, 2023

When behavioral change in the workplace is required, change management consulting experts know the reaction of those affected by change is often one of frustration and resistance. So the question is: How can you help those most affected by change to embrace new ways of working required to get where you want to go?

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Gender inequality in the workplace is still commonplace, and leaders face considerable challenges when seeking to institute a more gender-equitable company culture. Psychological standing refers to whether a person feels they have the legitimacy to perform an action with respect to a cause or an issue.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 12, 2019

Using Laloux’s colour categorisations: Red, Amber, Orange, Green and Teal to describe the shifts in time, we looked at how these organisations are structured, what inspired their transition to the next evolution as well as what the general culture is like. References. You can read more about those points here. Image: Pexels.

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Tom Spencer

OCTOBER 5, 2019

Using Laloux’s colour categorisations: Red, Amber, Orange, Green and Teal to describe the shifts in time, we looked at how these organisations are structured, what inspired their transition to the next evolution as well as what the general culture is like. References. You can read more about those points here. Image: Pexels.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

APRIL 10, 2023

The control of fire was the cultural turning point that led to life-altering innovation. References: Beckett, E. The discovery of fire by Neanderthals was life-giving. Likewise, today, the invention of AI is giving life to new organizations and jobs. The future of AI is controlling its deployment and introduction in your company.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

AUGUST 28, 2023

Regardless of whether a change is department-specific or company-wide, it benefits from executive engagement. Executive leadership teams provide vision, establish strategy, prepare the corporate culture for change, and motivate employees to change. References: Bono, J., & & Ilies, R. Doolittle, J.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JANUARY 8, 2024

Here is a bonus link to an assembled collection of my top five personal favorite books from thought leaders on the topics of change management, coaching, culture, innovation and creativity, leadership style, servant leadership, and strategic planning. References: Densten, I. & Gray, J.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

AUGUST 29, 2022

Organizational culture. It is best to understand the audience and company culture before trying to be understood. References: Aaker, J., & Numerous studies link positive humor with many individual, team, and organizational benefits, including: Job satisfaction. Engagement. Resiliency. Improved team cohesion. Communication.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JANUARY 2, 2023

These leaders reflect the organizational culture, impart pride in followers, and reinforce the importance of teamwork and shared success. References. Idealized influence increases trust, enhances learning, increases emotional connection, and empowers followers to think independently and express their individuality. & Fulmer, R.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Theodore Roosevelt Reason #1: Pressure Accelerates Change One reason to embrace pressure is that pressure accelerates change, and leadership is about change. In the book Leading Change, renowned change management thought leader John Kotter identified that overcoming complacency to change requires a sense of urgency.

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Tom Spencer

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

These environments are highly stable and move at a determined pace, so much so that people often fail to see the point of changing their behavior, attitudes or beliefs after staying in these environments for too long. The Orange management style is extremely competitive and results driven. References. Image: Pexels.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Here is a bonus link to an assembled collection of my top five favorite books from thought leaders on change management, coaching, culture, innovation and creativity, leadership style, servant leadership, and strategic planning. References: Densten, I. & Gray, J.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

APRIL 18, 2022

Selfless love cultivates an organizational culture where healthy and caring leader-follower relationships break down the adverse effects of our differences. References Acemoglu, D., & Selfless love is proven to enhance organizational com [link] mitment, productivity, job performance, and emotional well-being. & Restrepo, P.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Data science is becoming a reality for change management, and although it may not have arrived yet, it is time for organizations to get ready. The companies best positioned to change in the next decade will be the ones that set themselves up well now, by collecting the right kind of data and investing in their analytics capacity.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

JUNE 12, 2023

Just as no one is perfect, no organization is perfect, and no organizational culture is perfect. Organizational culture is everyone's responsibility, and leaders play a central role in influencing and reinforcing the company culture. Today, many leaders are asking how they can change the organizational culture.

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Organizational Talent Consulting

APRIL 3, 2023

Why you need an organizational change framework Benjamin Franklin suggested that the only certainty in life is death and taxes. I would add change. And as the world changes, leaders and businesses must change too. Leading change is more than communicating the features, advantages, and benefits of Change.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 19, 2016

Departments blame “rogue cops,” not organizational culture. Often, you will hear police chiefs or other spokespeople referring to a small number of “rogue cops” in cases of brutality. Reining in this behavior requires a change in police culture. In reality, these claims are nearly always false.

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Confessions of a Consultant

OCTOBER 1, 2017

It‘s difficult to find a current management magazine which doesn’t make reference to the ‘wisdom’ of teamworking. To survive, they require significant support including rewards that reinforce teamwork, an effective meeting/communications structure and a supportive culture. Then they get off the pitch.

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