Lead Change Blog

MARCH 26, 2021

Change means uncertainty, which is an uncomfortable state for many. 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. Job insecurity. Misaligned reward systems.

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Resistance Restructuring Survey Agility 274

Career Advancement

MAY 25, 2021

Facing change and uncertainty can feel scary, but your awareness of the oncoming changes will help you prepare to negotiate them with grace and skill. By developing the right mix of skills, you’ll have the confidence and assertiveness to thrive in a changing organizational environment. Six Essential Skills for Future Leaders.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2017

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. Developing solid consensus in driving business decisions and in realizing ambitions and goals is critical to success and a harmonious working climate. What to do now?

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Abilene Paradox Groupthink Consensus Restructuring 272

HR Digest

APRIL 13, 2024

Other common reasons include: Poor management practices Unfair treatment of employees Unclear job roles and responsibilities Inadequate training or lack of professional development opportunities Poor communication channels or ineffective communication Unsatisfactory work environment Lack of equal opportunities or perceived discrimination Bullying, (..)

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Strategy Restructuring Emotional Intelligence Training 52

HR Digest

AUGUST 26, 2023

Organizational Changes: Significant changes within an organization, such as restructuring, mergers, or layoffs, can trigger conflicts as employees grapple with uncertainty, fear, and changes in roles and responsibilities. Encourage team members to develop self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to regulate their emotions.

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Management Emotional Intelligence Absenteeism Construction 98

HR Digest

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

While other companies were struggling to break even and keep their operations afloat, Zoom was one brand that was growing exponentially and it was well-placed to develop its operations and consider additional areas of growth, such as the development of Zoom’s internal diversity and inclusion policies. Will DEI Remain a Priority?

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Change Starts Here

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

The uncertainty and extra work of organizational change can be stressful enough for employees without you unintentionally making things worse. It’s not a “reorg,” but a “strategic restructuring.” It’s not “extra work,” it’s a “development opportunity.” It’s not “layoffs,” but “rightsizing.”

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Politics Restructuring Tactics Uncertainty 129

Lead from Within

JUNE 10, 2018

And in the worst cases, dislike and rivalry can develop into a full-blown office war. Unfortunately, the uncertainty of frequent restructuring actually makes problems worse. But in reality, it’s not uncommon for colleagues to dislike each other. Arguments, rifts and mean-spirited rivalries may follow. Pouting and yelling.

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Diversity Delegation Quality Restructuring 161

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 5, 2018

From leadership transitions and restructurings, to mergers and acquisitions, to regulatory changes, there seems to be constant unrest in the workforce. During times of uncertainty, people experiencing change want a clear view of the path ahead. Alan Copson/Getty Images. But according to one survey of more than half a million U.S.

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Resistance Commitment Uncertainty Restructuring 15

Harvard Business Review

MAY 23, 2012

They don't like to be pigeon-holed or pushed out on a limb of specialization — with the inherent danger of a whimsical corporation sawing that limb off behind them during the next restructuring. X'ers' teen years were a time of major corporate restructuring. Is there a key skill that you'll need to gain through education?

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Career Restructuring Skills Uncertainty 14

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

In the research for our book, Not Knowing: The Art of Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity , we spoke to many managers who struggled with feelings of incompetence as they faced challenges associated with their new role. And yet we’re wired to feel uncomfortable with uncertainty. ” Further Reading.

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Management Uncertainty Open-book Self-aware 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 23, 2015

There is often a lot of confusion and uncertainty, and if colleagues were laid off , people might also be sad or angry. Restructurings may be an inevitable part of organizational life but living through them—even when you’re one of the lucky ones still standing—is challenging and stressful. How do you stay positive?

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 22, 2016

For example, one client recently asked me for input into three development areas of their large global business: (1) helping with the people side of change on a corporate restructuring; (2) a leadership development initiative; and (3) an organizational culture shift. Focus on reducing uncertainty and building trust.

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Company Restructuring Resistance Consultative 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

There is a palpable sense of systemic instability in the face of political, economic, technological, social, and indeed meteorological uncertainty. It is where the board helps address head on the " cone of uncertainty " that all organizations are facing. From News Corp. 2) Technology.

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Uncertainty Politics Restructuring Technology 14

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

The market favorably receives projects with long-term payoffs, particularly those in research and development. The conventional course of action would have been to cut investments in research and restructure. Research by Michael Mauboussin , the chief investment strategist at Legg Mason, supports this view. I disagree.

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CEO Short-term Long-term Restructuring 15

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 22, 2014

There have been many uncertainties over the past six months that, depending on how things played out, had the power to change what we can expect from the Next China, and what that means for the Next America. But it’s a development that America may not be prepared for. This puts China firmly on the road to a consumer-led rebalancing.

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Proposal Politics Long-term Restructuring 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 24, 2013

P&G is in the midst of a major restructuring, and has laid off thousands of people. P&G''s board has been under a great deal of pressure from an activist investor who has made his views on the pace of the restructuring clear and vocal. Of course a company should never neglect its largest developed markets.

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P&L Restructuring Price CEO 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 15, 2013

It''s not that troubled economies and disruptive innovations inherently shed more jobs than they create; it''s that ongoing global restructuring of markets makes temporary and/or part-time employment more attractive for more organizations. The rise of part time jobs means the absence of full-time commitment.

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Human Capital Real Estate Human Resources Disruptive Innovation 8

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

For the last two months, global supply chains have been experiencing the first stage of a bullwhip effect triggered by uncertainties about the severity of China’s economic slowdown. Companies should anticipate this trend and start developing “value pricing” and less expensive products.

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Supply Chain Retail Crisis Operations 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 27, 2015

Exit from the Euro would only increase that capital scarcity, as the foreign exchange uncertainties would need to be factored in. This, more than anything else, explains why Greece been unable to benefit from lower wage costs in developing its economy. And what about that price?

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Banking Crisis Tourism Policies 8