The Kaizen technique is based on the philosophical belief that everything can be improved. Whether it’s applied to our personal lives in the form of changing jobs or improving quality on a manufacturing floor, Kaizen can be extremely versatile. The principles teach us to slowly...
Change, and particularly resistance to change, are part of our everyday lives, both personally and in business. How organisations adapt to change is key to their success. Where 'once-upon-a-time' companies were admired for their steadfast resilience in the face of internal and external influences, 'adaptability'...
When it comes to change management, change maturity is a key issue. Recent experience has shown me that it is not only important to consider the “now” in terms of readiness for change but also how mature an organisation is in terms of its approach....
The second article is from Iain Wingham who shares why he is a believer of Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. I get most frustrated when I see leaders and managers within an organisation not listening to their peers and team members...
In my experience, a good, well set-up project with a significant scope will normally include the role of Change Manager. But this role often lacks a clear definition. While it’s seen as a core role for the delivery of a successful project, it’s often difficult for the project team to articulate its true purpose. Additionally, when a project hits hard times it can often be one...
