Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 25, 2019

Guest post from Alf Rehn: Some say we live in the golden age of innovation, an age ruled by transformation and revolution. Instead, I would argue that we live in the age of innovation crisis. We’ve never spent more on innovation, yet as many CEOs are starting to notice, the returns are diminishing, and the trend is down, not up.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Startups are renowned for their creativity and innovation, but this can often dry up once the unique pressures of going public are imposed on a firm. Research from Duke University explores why some companies have managed to remain innovative after going public while others have struggled. Free from pressure.

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Innovation Excellence

MAY 13, 2019

A strong change management program requires more than a strong change management plan. It requires a plan that transforms change management into an ongoing priority for your organization. As I’ve stated in the other change management articles on LaunchStreet, change management should be more than just a point-in-time exercise.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Over time, however, they may become entrenched in their ways, leading to a lack of innovation and agility. CEOs who have been in their position for a long time may resist change and prefer to stick to familiar strategies instead of embracing new ones.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Guest post by Kris Oestergaard: Today, every business is looking to find ways to streamline its innovative abilities. Those successful in establishing a culture of innovation have addressed their organization’s “immune systems.” Organizational leaders need to address all three in order to transform into innovation champions.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 31, 2021

Even if you’re a rock star human-centered leader, doing all the right things to encourage micro-innovation and problem solving, it’s also likely that you have a few team members who still have best practices and ideas they’re holding back. Resisting change actually makes a lot of sense. Change Resistors.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

Niccolò Machiavelli on resistance to change: “It must be remembered that there is nothing more difficult to plan, more doubtful of success, nor more dangerous to manage than a new system. George Steele and Paul Kircher on innovation: “Picture a man in charge of weapons for a medieval king. Bergin (1947) II.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

Managers and employees are telling you t hey’re way more productive. 4:20 Reaction: How do people (employees and managers) see this situation? Are we able to manage well? Knowing these in advance helps you manage these possibilities. 17:20 The manager makes a key difference. Some employees love it.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

In a recent HBR article, Robert Kabacoff shares his research of 60,000 managers in 40 countries. Managers can learn to be more strategic through understanding, exposure and challenge. Resist the urge to label and box your talent and move on. Instead invest in your highly talent managers and teach them the art of strategy.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Leaders face an array of complex challenges, from navigating organizational change to driving innovation and performance. Many leaders have risen through the ranks using tried and tested methods, but these approaches may no longer be practical in an environment that thrives on innovation and flexibility.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

I N THE AGE of digitization, businesses face a critical imperative: to adapt and embrace innovation or risk being left behind in a rapidly evolving world. This force is called creative destruction, which is the process where innovation and technology advancements are reshaping industries and business models.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Resistance to Change: In a rapidly changing business environment, adaptability is paramount. If your organization exhibits resistance to change, clinging to outdated practices and processes, it’s a sign that your culture may need a reset. A revitalized culture embraces change as an opportunity for growth and innovation.

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Mike Cardus

APRIL 21, 2024

Provide platforms for sharing feedback and innovations. Encourage managers at all levels to facilitate change, not just dictate it. Resistance or silence from employees at the front and customer-facing line. Misalignment between the perceptions of management and employees. Continued dominance of top-down decision-making.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 21, 2013

Phone rings, “Mike this is Kathy several of our managers have concerns about the first field assignment and we need to meet”. The same group of managers who were enthusiastic about management development and applied leadership to the organization, turned from cooperators to resistors in 3 days! Until the following week.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 26, 2021

The pole absorbs some of the car’s velocity, rather than resist it. The pole breaks cleanly and falls over rather than resisting the impact until it snaps and goes spinning off into traffic or someone’s living room. Resist the urge. The increased psychological safety permits healthy risk-taking and innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Through coaching, executives can refine their ability to analyze complex situations, anticipate future challenges, and craft innovative solutions. Executives receive the necessary tools and techniques to manage their emotions and navigate challenging situations with resilience and composure.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 1, 2024

AI is at the forefront of this evolution, driving innovation and reshaping industries. AI Will Inevitably Become an Organizational Norm: The third insight emphasizes that AI will inevitably become an integral part of every organization, whether we resist it or not.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 8, 2019

In this post I focus on one point: selecting the right change ambassadors using Rogers’ innovation theory. The laggards resist any form of change for as long as possible—they’d rather do things “ like we used to.” ” Innovators are typically poor ambassadors. Selecting Change Ambassadors. ” ).

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Lead from Within

MARCH 17, 2023

Resistance to change and innovation: Resistance to change and innovation can prevent leadership from achieving success. This can involve a fear of change, a reluctance to try new ideas and approaches, and a lack of creativity and innovation.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 13, 2015

It’s often the biggest barrier to innovation, causing a major halt to project momentum and success. The post Remarkable TV: Overcoming the “We Don’t Have the Money” Resistance appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning. But what if I told you there was a way around this?

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Delegation is generally speaking seen as something managers should do in order to help their team learn and develop. It’s not always something that’s well-received, however, as research from the University at Buffalo School of Management illustrates. “But sometimes, employees don’t see it that way.

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Lead from Within

AUGUST 9, 2022

Resist telling your team “This is how it’s going to be.” Manage expectations. Most people resist change. So work to manage expectations and guide people carefully through changes. Change the message of exhaustion into one of energy—the energy that fuels innovation and success. Communicate constantly.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 24, 2013

In ‘ Resistance to Change. Fear of Temporary Incompetence ’ … I shared some ideas on how to work with resistance to change : Fear of temporary incompetence. Instead of viewing the resistance as an issue it gave me a chance to see how each person and the team as a whole cooperates. Edgar Schein. Photo Credit. They all agreed.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 22, 2013

In ‘ Resistance to Change. Fear of Temporary Incompetence ’ … I shared some ideas on how to work with resistance to change : Fear of temporary incompetence. The managers did not find value in the content and initial management field assignment. Edgar Schein. Photo Credit. How to work with this? THEY YELLED AT ME.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

What does that mean for your managers and front-line employees? As your team is growing resist the urge to solve problems FOR them and teach them how to think. I answered all their tough questions, as opposed to preparing my team managers to do so. Build an infrastructure for courage and innovation.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 18, 2020

How to Ignite Innovation. Innovation is one subject that each and every one of us should study because its powerful force is available to us if we know how to tap it. It’s no surprise that Tamara Ghandour’s book interested me because I read all I can about innovation and creativity. Everyone is Innovative . so read on.

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Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

One manager said “ Sometimes you have to make an example of someone to show people that the change you want is going to happen.”. The managers nodded. The managers nodded…. If you want change to happen you must increase trust in management, the systems and organization to support the person as they go through the change.

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Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 20, 2015

There is always time; it is choices we must manage, not time.Click To Tweet Listen to the audio-only version of this episode. The post Remarkable TV: Overcoming “We Don’t Have Time” Resistance appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning. Join me in the video below?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Through their guidance, organizations can empower their leadership teams to operate at their highest potential, driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and achieving exceptional business outcomes. Despite the numerous benefits that these assessments provide, there can be hesitation from leaders and team members alike.

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HR Digest

APRIL 10, 2023

The role of Human Resources (HR) in change management in the workplace is becoming increasingly important as organizations face a rapidly evolving business landscape. This article will explore the role of HR in managing change in the workplace , discuss navigation and communication strategies for effectively managing change.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 26, 2023

For example, a manager’s bonus depends on the number of units shipped, regardless of units returned. So the manager undermines that “Quality” value by focusing on volume and pressuring team members who try to go slower and focus on quality. And you’d never get the innovations without having a discussion about the conflicts.

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CO2

JANUARY 18, 2024

This rigidity manifests in a resistance to new ideas, a reluctance to adapt to changing circumstances, and an inability to tailor leadership styles to diverse team needs. Inflexibility stifles innovation and can lead to a stagnant organizational culture. This overbearing approach hampers innovation and employee growth.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Although these clichés might serve short-term management objectives, they often hinder long-term innovation, suppress employee morale, and foster a culture of compliance over mutual growth. Clichés such as ‘We’ve always done it this way’ stem from a historical resistance to change.

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Mike Cardus

AUGUST 9, 2013

Resistance to Change and Learning Anxiety. Management must be OK with the team changing the steps, as long as the change goal is met you cannot micromanage the process. The district managers operated under a control and command system and asking them to switch to coaching & feedback was met with great resistance.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 20, 2014

Brian Sooy of Lead Change Group offers Positive Communication Leads to a Culture of Innovation. Overcoming Resistance to Change. Newton’s First Law explains how to overcome resistance to change. Managing Through Career and Life Changes. Do you encourage innovation? Follow Michelle @MichellePallas.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 30, 2023

. “By recognizing the value of subtraction logic and not taking a one-sided focus on just the addition logic, organizations can foster innovation, adaptation, and employee empowerment,” the authors explain. This transformation was perceived as a means to empower employees rather than impose constraints upon them.

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Mike Cardus

MAY 21, 2023

6 methods and ideas for change within organizations Organization development and change management keep running into, over, through, and around each other. Persuasion skills: The ability to effectively persuade and influence stakeholders is essential, particularly when faced with resistance or political challenges.

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