Leading in Times of Transition

12 Leader Competencies: What It Takes In Times of Transition

For many leaders, managing the business and addressing the needs of workers are at odds. They ask, "How can I make the tough decisions if I have to focus on the emotions and concerns of my employees?"

The answer isn't about choosing either the people or the business, according to CCL's Kerry Bunker. Instead, the answer lies in being authentic and building trust.

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Goal Number One

... my first and most important goal in Change Management: Get Management Buy In .

Get it first and get it solid and remember the Goal One Corollary: Keep Cultivating It. Nothing goes very far without management support of the project.

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Quote for the week on change and creativity

There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it's going to be a butterfly.

- R. Buckminster Fuller, 1895-1983, American Architect and Engineer

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Innovation on the Cheap

I've just returned from the PDMA's Fall innovation event and had the chance to talk to a number of people who are involved in innovation initiatives. It's clear that many senior executive teams are very interested in becoming more innovative. It's also clear that few of them understand the commitment and
investment necessary to innovate on a consistent basis. They want innovation on the cheap.

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