In times of change, we find it relatively straightforward to focus on what we want people to ‘Know’ and ‘Do’ as a result of communicating with them. The ‘Feel’ aspect of it can be more tricky - for leaders, this can feel like the ‘messy’ and unpredictable element. Here are a few ideas that might help.
Read MoreAre you really ready to be coached?
Before you even consider working with an executive coach, it’s worth assessing how ready you really are. If you are prepared, then this will help you make the most of the experience and help you grow and learn. Here are four things to consider that could guide your thinking
Read MoreAre you minding your language when you’re leading change?
Making sure that we use language, words and terminology that people on the receiving end of our communications understand, really helps to drive engagement and support. Words are powerful things, particularly in organisation change. Here are a few reminders to help you mind your language…
Read MoreResearch shows how leaders can better support people's wellbeing in organisation change
Workplace change has always been a constant for organisations but with the addition of a pandemic, probably the most rapid change programme we’ve all experienced, wellbeing shot up the list of priorities for leaders.
To test thinking around this, I set out to answer some basic questions about wellbeing in the context of organisation change. As themes began to emerge, it led to more discussions and ideas that I thought would be useful for others to hear about too. - here are just some of the findings.
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