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December 2020 Leadership Development Carnival

Lead Change Blog

Welcome to the December 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. ” Follow Jesse on Twitter at @JesseLynStoner. Development.

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When to Restructure | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

This is so much the case that some CEOs will avoid restructuring initiatives at all costs. There are even some business theorists that warn against undertaking complex restructurings because of the great risks involved. That is the question that many a business is forced to ask at some point during their life cycle.

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The Importance of Developing a Leadership Strategy in Times of Change

Experience to Lead

The story is no different when it comes to developing a leadership strategy in times of change. Whether it be a global pandemic, a company restructuring or a merger, a leadership strategy is crucial if you want to manage shifts and times of uncertainty. A leadership development plan also acts as a compass for navigating change.

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RESISTANCE TO CHANGE RECONSIDERED

Lead Change Blog

Automation, restructurings, force reductions, and other changes were undertaken to improve competitiveness and productivity do have a human cost; telling the truth and treating people with respect will foster greater trust. Track and revisit resistance. Deploy influencers who can reduce resistance.

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Cisco Layoffs Confirm 4000 Job Cuts: The Tech Industry’s Job Insecurity Heightens

HR Digest

Cisco restructuring news not only reflects the company’s response to sluggish demand but also highlights the growing significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of work. This reduction follows the previous edition of Cisco layoffs in late 2022, which resulted in 5,000 job cuts.

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The #1 Killer of Change

Lead Change Blog

I recently had a great catch up with my younger brother and youngest sister over a meal in their favorite local restaurant. He works for a large national, not for profit organization in the UK, and it is mired in yet another major restructuring process, driven, as ever, by dwindling funding. A profile will follow soon.

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Preview Thursday: Up is Not the Only Way by Beverly Kaye, Lindy Williams, and Lynn Cowart

Lead Change Blog

The following post is a preview excerpt from “ Up is Not the Only Way: Rethinking Career Mobility ” by Beverly Kaye, Lindy Williams, and Lynn Cowart, with permission from Berrett-Koehler Publishers (2017). As downsizing, restructuring and delayering took hold in the late 1980’s, old ladders became largely inaccessible.