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Understanding the Upsides and the Downsides of Transition (Part 3 of 3)
Recognizing transition phase opportunities can help you and your team take the leap into Newland
In Part 3, we explore the benefits of transition and consider the risks. Using our trapeze artist illustration we introduced in Part 1, our transition begins the moment we let go of the last vestiges of Oldland […]
Understand the 3 Major Phases of Transition (Part 2 of 3)
Be prepared to lead transition phases by giving your team space and time to mentally and emotionally shift
Remember the trapeze artist visual in Part 1, The Difference Between Change and Transition? There is a state in between in which there is tension, risk, and adventure. At that point, the artist must […]
What is the Difference Between Change and Transition? (Part 1 of 3)
Leading a Transformation Requires Both
Change is situational—it involves changing from one situation or context to another. For example, I change how I process invoices; I use new software; I relocate to another place. Change is behavioral. You can get people to change their behavior and hold them accountable by observing performance […]
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Can anybody give it to you if you don’t have it?
By Ken Shelton
When I watched the movie Respect, the 2021 biographical musical story of R&B singer Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul, I thought all those who hunger for respect deep in their souls. The film stars Jennifer Hudson as Aretha and follows the first three decades […]
The Power of Mindset
Discover how Ford’s new mindset led to a fundamental business shift
When you are tapped to lead a digital transformation project or a diversity initiative, where do you start? What do you leverage first when you need to create a shared service organization, develop an offshore business model, or lead a post-merger integration team?
- Strong team
- Mindset
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Three Phases of Transition Advice Leaders Should Understand to Reach Goals Every Time
Do you know the difference between change and transition?
Change is situational—it involves changing from one situation or context to another. For example, I change how I invoice customers; I use new software; I relocate to another home or office. Change is behavioral. You can get people to change their behavior and hold them accountable […]