Monthly Archives: April 2012
How To Create a “Talking Email” in 5 Minutes or Less
Are you tired of sending the same old, hum-drum type of email? Want to “liven” up those email messages? There is an easy solution at your …
Caterpillars Hate Behavior Change
If you are going to ask someone to make a change, how are you going to start? How are you going to get them to change …
7 Deadly Sins of Recognition
Recognition programs are like the sensible shoes in the back of the closet — you know you should wear but you can’t quite bring yourself …
Is Your Change Project Sponsor Renting or Buying?
Think for a minute about the difference between how you treat property you OWN (such as a house) compared to property you RENT (such as …
How to Be An (Internal) Consulting Super Hero
Consultants are expected to bring new ideas, solve problems and provide needed expertise. Usually these experts are paid to come in from the outside, fix something and …
Your Change Plan Needs to Change
For those of us involved with organizational change management, the traditional advice is to begin by understanding what the sponsors of the project wish to …
Social Media or Bust: 5 Rookie Mistakes
In my previous post, I laid out four easy tips for getting started with social media. Define your goal. Choose 1-3 platforms to explore. Sign up and …
Professional Development – At Your Service
I have a proposal for your professional development that is too good for you to pass up. Gain leadership skills by participating in real-time challenges …