Get Good at Change: Things To Do (and un-do)

Regardless of what business you are in, in today’s economic whirlwind, if you aren’t good at change and adapting, you are probably having a tougher time than those people who are.  It’s time (actually, past time) to get good at change.

Here are some beginning steps:

1.    Make a declaration. Say what you are committed to accomplishing. Don’t wait for your fears, concerns to subside. Be willing to step up, whatever that means for you. Make your commitment publicly; tell your staff. If you are a solo-preneur, tell a buddy. Find allies; invite others to join you with their declaration, tell the naysayers to … Continue reading » »

The Best Time to Change? Right Now!

marshall_goldsmith_headAs talent professionals adapt to the changing business environment and prepare for a “new kind of employee,” they’re considering how to completely transform their strategies around recruitment, retention, compensation, performance, training and pretty much every other people-related aspect within their organizations.

Their obsession with change might be justified. After all, the incoming group of employees is far more diverse, demanding and technically savvy than any that preceded it, and few question the need to somehow adjust to this dynamic generation’s needs.

And yet, there’s the issue of execution:

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