Leaders Should Pay More Attention to the Forgotten Heroes of Change – Middle Management!
I’m sharing on this topic because it’s often ignored: middle management during transformations. We’re used to ensuring that leadership’s vision is being communicated during a transformation, and that the change is being managed so that front-line employees adapt and adopt. But what about the middle management superheroes? Here’s the thing, on one hand, they’re expected […]
Why It’s Important To Build The Network Of Change Agents
What is a Champions Network? And why is it critical to build a solid champions network? The “champions network” or the “change network” operates as an extension of the change management team. Consider the case of a large project affecting a considerable amount of people in an organization. If you are the sole change practitioner […]
Why Lack of Sponsorship Support Is the #1 Risk?
One of the key challenges in change management is trying to get everyone on board with the change. Sponsors are key contributors in that area! Sponsorship support is the ultimate expression of an executive’s willingness to bring change to fruition. It’s an indication of a high commitment to change, and a willingness to improve the […]