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There is a massive difference. In this clip, Srinivas Sampath and I dive into the first pillar of our GCC strategy: The Change Foundation. We recently ran a webinar titled – GCC Change & Communication Strategy Blueprint to talk about why stakeholder mapping and readiness assessments are the secret sauce to keeping projects from getting […]
How many GCCs are quietly losing ground – not because of what they deliver, but because of how they communicate and manage change? That was the question Srinivas Sampath and I brought to a live webinar and the conversation that followed confirmed what both of us have been seeing in practice for years. Most GCCs […]
How much of your day is spent creating things versus actually influencing change? I recently received a message on LinkedIn from a communicator who has spent significant time in the corporate world, including a tenure at a leading Indian firm. She mentioned that while internal communications once made up 40% of her performance metrics, she […]
I recently read ‘The Ministry of Common Sense. How to Eliminate Bureaucratic Red Tape, Bad Excuses and Corporate Bullshit’ by Martin Lindstrom and reflected on how change and communication practitioners can gain from using principles he shares. Get your FREE Organizational Common Sense Assessment I created based on these insights. Message #CommonSense in the comments […]
Looking to make a mark when you start out in a change role? Here are common questions about starting strong in your new role. Q: How long should I wait before suggesting improvements I’ve identified? A: Generally, wait at least 90 days unless you spot something critical that’s about to cause immediate problems. Use your […]
You would have seen them in every office and virtual meeting. The colleague perpetually carrying a notepad but never contributing insights. The teammate always typing furiously yet delivering minimal results. The person mysteriously on calls all day while projects stagnate. This is called ghostworking, the act of appearing productive while remaining completely disengaged. The Sobering […]
Can organizational transformation truly succeed without first winning hearts and minds? I recently read John P. Kotter’s book – The Heart of Change. Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations which reflects on how we think about leading change in the workplace. Published in 2002 by Harvard Business Review Press, this book introduces the […]
How do you teach your team members to swim when you’ve never been in the water yourself? Many organizations and leaders today are asking their teams to ‘do more with less’ while having spent their careers in growth mode. They’ve never had to make these trade-offs personally. The advice feels hollow because the experience isn’t […]
What must never be compromised when you lead change? Most change efforts fail quietly. They stall in middle management meetings, drown staff in noise, or wear out key people. The fix is not more slides. It is a short list of things you refuse to trade away when pressure hits. Here are the non‑negotiables I […]
Are you ready to lay the foundation for a successful change management function? In my previous article, I discussed the importance of assessing readiness and setting up a governance model. Now, let’s explore how to establish the groundwork, build a coalition, and achieve stakeholder buy-in. 1. Establishing the Groundwork Creating a robust foundation involves aligning […]