Change Management and Organization Development

As the speed of change continues to increase, change management is a fundamental competency needed by managers, supervisors, Human Resources staff, and organization leaders. To tap your wisdom, my recent survey about change management afforded me the opportunity to consolidate hundreds of years of experience in change management. Here, in your...

HR is the stabilizer and champion during organizational change. HR adds value by ensuring change efforts deliver lasting results. How? Use a principle-based approach to promote stability and manage your organization's embedded polarities. Learn more!

"Our people are our most important asset." You’ve heard these words many times, if you work in the human resources field. Yet how many organizations act as if they really believe these words? Not many. These words are the clear expression of a value, and values are visible through the actions people take, not their talk.

Values exist in every workplace. Your organization's culture is partially the outward demonstration of the values currently existing in your workplace. The question you need to ask is whether these existing values are creating the workplace you desire. Here's more on values in your organization.

In an earlier article, I gave you a strategic planning framework, samples, and examples for creating your organization’s mission statement, vision statement, and more. As a result of the strategic planning article, people ask: now that I know what all of this strategic planning should look like, how do I actually make strategic planning happen...

It doesn't matter what kind of business you are in -- whether you are a multi-national corporation, or a "mom and pop" business - you will be affected by the economic development in China. China is like this huge vortex consuming both human and natural resources at an amazing rate. I am proud to be an American, but the things that make us the most powerful nation in the world are slipping away fast. America needs to be more competitive.

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What does it take to develop people? More than writing “equal opportunity” into your organization’s mission statement. More than sending someone to a training class. More than hard work on the part of employees. What development does take is people who are willing to listen and help their colleagues. Development takes coaches, guides and...

Your culture is a result of the values, experiences, and behaviors shared by your employees. You can see your culture live in your language, symbols, stories, and work practices. Emphasize the values and culture you desire with motivational prints.

The word "chaordic" suggests that organizations most effectively perform when they maintain a balance between chaos and order. Dee Hock, who founded VISA International, has written a terrific book which highlights the founding of VISA, complexity and the new science of chaos management. Check it out!

Change management is the rule not the exception in today's successful organizations. Change is constant and some organizations deal with change better than others. Want to assess the success of your organization at change management and growth? Take this five minute survey to find out now. Then do the recommended reading to learn how to address the current stage of your organization's growth.

Kurt Lewin's Force Field Analysis is explored and described. The critical steps in involving people to foster ownership in change are explored. Simple and concise. Check it out.

Ned Ruete, a regular and thoughtful contributor on many HR professional lists, and several other OD consultants, provide an introduction to facilitation in, Basic Facilitation Skills. This is well worth your time if you are new to facilitation or just want to hone your skills.

Bill Harris of Facilitated Systems discusses that online meetings have advantages over in person meetings. He takes each supposed “down-side” of online meetings and explains how to overcome it. He presents ways of building trust online.

Through his books, Transitions, and Managing Transitions, William Bridges has positioned himself as an international expert on change. The site has some articles you will want to read, including this one.

Find resources for both internal and external consultants. Business management consulting, management consulting, IT consulting, human resources consulting and organization development consulting resources are here. Consultants from most disciplines including computer consulting and Internet consulting will find these consulting books, consulting articles and consulting websites invaluable.