Category: Communication

Managing The Balance Between Conflict and Creativity

October 13, 2009

Creativity.  Innovation.  Change.  These words represent the standard demands of our current workplaces.  Organizations have spent millions of dollars and countless hours attempting to infuse employees with the mindset and techniques required to live and breathe these values. But the very fuel that feeds these familiar mandates, however, inevitably produces conflict.  Individuals develop new ideas … More Managing The Balance Between Conflict and Creativity

Change Management Lessons from Sailing

August 7, 2009

BMW Oracle America’s Cup As a sailor, I can’t help but draw parallels between the teams of America’s Cup racing and the project teams of major change initiatives.  Although as a change manager, I wish project leadership managed with the same integrated understanding of the factors influencing project performance. I encourage you to check out … More Change Management Lessons from Sailing

Honest Communication and the Architecture of Change

July 28, 2009

more about “Facebook COO Sandberg: Honest Communi…“, posted with vodpod I think Facebook’s COO, Sheryl Sandberg, is spot on in her thoughts about authentic communication in the workplace.  It is especially important when we add the pressure of time lines and budget commitments inherent in major change initiatives. No matter how well structured and planned, … More Honest Communication and the Architecture of Change