Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I enjoy the gathering of family and friends and look forward to the feast, especially the leftovers. More importantly, I love the reason for the day itself. It is a time to express gratitude for the abundance we have in our lives. Thanksgiving also is a change manager’s holiday because … More The Practice of Gratitude
I am often asked by executives and project leaders to share the results of the latest research studies on change management. Sometimes they are interested because they want to understand the risks associated with not budgeting to address the human side of change. Other times they know the risks all too well and are looking … More Statistics, Studies and Denial
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
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
Erik Van Slyke 