Lead Change Blog

MARCH 26, 2021

Change means uncertainty, which is an uncomfortable state for many. While change management is sometimes couched as being all about “winning hearts and minds,” the truth is more nuanced: change comes with a cost — and is not necessarily positive for all stakeholders. Lack of participation in meetings. Job insecurity.

Resistance 274

Resistance Restructuring Survey Agility 274

The Practical Leader

MAY 29, 2019

” That’s a key conclusion of a major study by Harvard Business School’s Project on Managing the Future of Work and the Boston Consulting Group’s Henderson Institute. Find ways to manage chronic uncertainty. Get input on the top priorities and get frontline people participating in addressing them.

Agility 55

Agility Organization Henderson Focus Group 55

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 18, 2012

You lead a dual life, you absolutely do," said another Indian senior manager. Notes a focus group participant, "You start to be less of who you are. You're like a chameleon, constantly changing the way you are," observes an African-American network TV manager. There is an inhibition. You start tiptoeing."

Diversity 15

Diversity Pharmaceuticals Uncertainty Focus Group 15