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Consultants: Resistance Is Futile

N2Growth Blog

You also remember the Consultants. As a consumer of consulting services for more years than I care to admit, I have developed a well defined view of a typical engagement. Resistance is Futile”, pretty much sums it up. Disclaimer: This article is intended to be a satirical depiction of a consulting engagement.

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Change: Driving Transformation in Modern Organizations

Rich Gee Group

Think strategy consulting, and you're probably picturing the classic playbook: dive into the data, analyze like there's no tomorrow, and dish out advice. Enter the new era of strategy and implementation consulting. Or using an ARCI chart with areas to define who’s accountable and responsible, who to consult, and who to inform.

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Are They Resisting Change or Being Changed?

The Practical Leader

Resistance to change” frustrates many managers. Change management programs aim to overcome that resistance. Like the Rottweiler, embracing or resisting change has a lot to do with how much control we have. Like the Rottweiler, embracing or resisting change has a lot to do with how much control we have.

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Championing Change: How Board Chair Coaching Drives Growth

N2Growth Blog

As a consulting professional specializing in leadership advisory and executive coaching solutions, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of effective board chair coaching. One of the main challenges is resistance to change.

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How External Board Evaluation Can Support Board of Director Recruitment

N2Growth Blog

These evaluations can contribute to stronger boards today that are future-proof and resistant to risk. Then, individual board members can expect to participate in confidential feedback sessions before the final results are presented and discussed. How Do You Recruit a Board of Directors?

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Your People are the Hard, not the Soft Side, of Change

Great Leadership By Dan

When I, CrisMarie, was consulting with Blue Cross Blue Shield in the early 2000s, I was lucky enough to get certified in the Leading and Managing Organizational Transitions through William Bridges & Associates. Giving people a role helps them buy in to the change as they participate in the implementation. You can’t do it alone.

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The Case for Leadership Development

Great Leadership By Dan

Mentors agree that you can rely on a certain level of resistance when it comes to identifying development opportunities. When managers feel that development is unnecessary, they’re reluctant to participate in any form of assessment, or they participate in the assessment and then immediately ignore the results.