It's Change O'Clock Somewhere

Tag: change

  • Common sense but not so common

    I was giving a presentation to a group of senior managers who were talented and experienced in their respective roles, driving operational execution. The topic was change. And they had something in common. They all felt that new initiatives they were responsible for, often fell short in delivering sustainable outcomes. In pretty much every instance,…

  • Practice over theory

    I’m annoyed. I saw a post today that was pointing out that communication does not equal change management. I’m tired of content like that. Leaders don’t need more theory. I want to help leaders because change is f*cking hard. I don’t care whether they do or do not understand the theory of change management. I…

  • Who “owns” change management in your organization?

    I was at a conference recently, of change practitioner types, and the presenter polled the audience about who “owns” change management in their organization… Communications, HR, IT, PMO, Strategy, OCEO, OCFO, OCIO, Enterprise Transformation Office… It occurred to me how absurd this question would be in almost every organization I have been a part of,…

  • Find bright spots

    You’re trying to implement change… but you’re getting quite a bit of resistance. You do what seems right… you immediately raise the issue within the team and now it’s “all hands on deck” to analyze the situation and solve the problem. Workshops ensue (“we need to brainstorm on how to complete the analysis and eliminate…

  • Three Ingredients

    “Hey gang, before we break, I just wanted to let you know that I’ll miss our afternoon call today. A friend I’ve known for 25 years passed away yesterday from Covid and I have to go see his family. Please keep safe everyone – this is real.” Regardless of where you were living or what…

  • Make this part of the real sh*t

    “But I’ve got real sh*t to do!” I’ve heard or felt this sentiment all too often, from managers, employees, teammates, and colleagues. Clients too. Digging in their heels when it’s time to execute on some of the ‘people-y” change leadership stuff. They don’t have time – yes, it’s super important but they can’t swing it…