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change management

Change implementation is akin to journeying on a bus

For any kind of organizational change implementation – procedural, structural, or technological – to be successful, three key players must be involved. The champion, The change manager, and The employees and/or stakeholders who have to accept and implement the change.

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continuous learning

A sailboat as a metaphor for continuous learning and workplace change

Change in itself is not a bad thing; most of us can deal with change.  In fact, change is good.  It is what lets us accomplish great goals, reach new destinations, and create lasting legacies.  Change ensures continuous learning.  It

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difference between management and leadership

Thermometer vs thermostat – the difference between management and leadership

One question I get asked a lot is “What is the difference between management and leadership?”  Which is not surprising, given that my leadership development consultancy is called “Turning Managers Into Leaders.”  If any of you have attended my live

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A lesson in collaboration from hermit crabs

I originally penned this post approximately two years ago … but a recent conversation about “collaboration” with a client leader suggested that it is worth a re-read. Collaboration is an important component of inspired and energized workplaces.  And as a

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facilitator

The leader as a facilitator – are you a lifeboat or a lighthouse?

As a manager, your job is to get things done.  But as a leader, your mission now becomes to get things done through other people.  And many times, what that really means is that you have to be a facilitator

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adversity

An ageless folktale about dealing with adversity

Every so often, a conversation with an elderly relative reminds me of a story from Indian folklore that I heard when I was a child.  And I was reminded once again of another story, this time on the topic of

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