During project execution, we send stakeholders many messages about the change. We use many mediums (email, print) to present our information. We consider publishing forthcoming changes and providing support (training, a cheat sheet) as change management. These...
As change managers, we must learn from school teachers, team coaches, and professional mentors. They facilitate change in the lives of their pupils daily. Think of how great teachers, coaches, and mentors have shaped and transformed the lives of many great men. I am...
If the change is constant, then we must have a plan to manage it! However, we do not carry any formal plans all the time. For example, we are maturing and growing old, and our priorities and lifestyles are changing. Without noticing, we must be constantly changing. We...
As customers, we come across lousy vendors who take pride in delivering substandard service at high prices. As employers, we have employees complicating simple things. Similarly, bribes are set as a standard operating procedure in many countries. At the receiving end,...
Yes, communicating effectively is an art. We must start with the basics, though. So, when the topic is difficult to understand, I use my teachers' tools and methods. I draw on the whiteboard, fire up a presentation, and use my body, tone, pace, and hand gestures. I...
One thing we underestimate in every project is communication. The general complaints about lack of communication are: The project teams never communicate effectively, the information provided is too confusing, there are way too many emails or meetings we don’t know...
Often, we have a choice to be seen as superstars and pioneers of change. Alternatively, we can sell our idea in a way that becomes the general public's idea. For the latter, we may not get the praise we deserve. However, when an idea gains general acceptance, there is...
It is always good to introspect why we do certain things. For example, why do we celebrate specific festivals or special events, and what is the reasoning behind a few rituals? This introspection helps us understand why we do certain things instead of mindlessly...