It's Change O'Clock Somewhere

Tag: change

  • The most important thing is to start…

    But when you feel that your knowledge is inadequate or experience is lacking, it can inhibit you from doing anything. This is true in most pursuits, not just in leading change. You don’t want to get it wrong, right? Better to do it once you’ve learned more, right? Wrong, actually. Timing is rarely dictated by…

  • Perspective: for Managers

    You may have seen images that illustrate how far apart managers and employees can be from each other (like the one above from Root Learning). You’ll often see a canyon or chasm between the two, maybe with a rickety wooden bridge or a frayed rope as the only way to get across to the other…

  • Creators and Activators

    There are (at least) two types of changemakers… creators and activators. Creators come up with ideas. They imagine new products and services, more effective processes, emerging market opportunities, and innovative strategies. They may get very involved with design and implementation. Or not. . I’ve seen it both ways. Activators are the implementers. They execute. They…

  • Common goals

    I was at a concert last week. It was a fairly intimate gathering. A smallish theater of about 600 people. On stage were a pianist and a guitarist, husband and wife, each having had their own success in the Canadian music scene. That’s it. No one else. They put on an amazing show. Great music.…

  • Can it wait?

    Sometimes a new project can’t wait. And when that’s the case, it’s important to find a way to prioritize it and execute. This drives innovation and growth. But sometimes it can wait… till next month, next quarter, or even further out. People in most organizations are overwhelmed by the relentless volume and pace of change…

  • Perfect is the enemy of good

    Too often, we become obsessed with developing the perfect strategy and the perfect plan to tackle a new initiative. One of the first tasks after gaining approval to move forward with a new idea is to come back with your plan. There’s a lot of pressure on this plan. If it isn’t reasonable, or too…