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Over the last few weeks I've presented on change and leadership to professional associations in Perth, Sydney and Hobart, speaking to a wide range of Executives, project managers and change managers. Two themes emerged that you may find useful in your organisation.
1. Executives and CEOs recognise that their organisations need to continuously change to survive and thrive. When they reflect on their organisation's ability to execute change, they see the disconnect. Executives respond well to data that connects Change Management with business results and real-life examples that make the business case for Change Management.
2. Project Managers are aware that "people issues" can delay projects and destroy benefits. Many PMs are keen to understand the role of a Change Manager and how to make the business case for CM funding at the business case stage.
Change Management is a new discipline and profession and we are all involved in building awareness, so please share your successes and challenges with us. There are no Lone Rangers in change!
Best wishes
Catherine Smithson, Managing Director
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New survey: Resistance to change is top obstacle for building organisational capabilities
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 A new global survey of 1,440 executives in January 2010 by McKinsey & Company found nearly 60% identified building organisational capabilities such as lean operations, project management or talent management, as one of their top three priorities. Yet only one third of companies focus their training programs on building the capability that adds most to business performance. Resistance to change was identified as the number one challenge, (36% of respondents) as well as lack of resources (35%) and clear vision/objectives (34%). The good news is when senior executives engage, capability-building initiatives are more aligned with business needs, resources are increased and programs are more effective in driving organisational performance. Read more |
Recharge and refresh your professional skills
|  Are you keeping pace with new knowledge and skills in your field and investing in your development? Are you using professional development programs to recharge your energy and passion? 1. Prosci's Change Management Certification Program, presented by Being Human. Become accredited in the world's most widely-used change management methodology, endorsed by the PMI and AIPM. Includes a Prosci change management Toolkit and resources valued at $1,750. Public programs in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Attend as a team and save. In house programs also available. Read more.2. Being Human's Change-Ability Program. Build the communications and influence skills that build buy-in for change. Register for the May 11-12 program in Sydney and save 50% off the standard price. Read more.3. Change Management Institute 2010 Conference: Benchmarks, Boundaries & Beyond, August 12-13, Sydney. 2010 is the five year anniversary of the initiation of the CMI. Specifically designed for Change Management Practitioners the conference will provide professional development and networking opportunities and launch the Accreditation Program. Read more
4. Women in Leadership, presented by To the Point Communications, a 5-day residential leadership program at the Monash University Prato Centre, Italy, September 2010, 6-10. Read more.
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New Prosci Pilot Pro 2010 on-line Change Management Toolkit available
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Prosci's new on-line Change Management Toolkit, the Pilot Pro 2010, is now available from Being Human's on-line Bookstore. The Pilot Pro 2010 is unlike any other change toolkit. It's practical and proven because it's built from the best practices of change leaders worldwide. The latest version contains a complete step-by-step guide to creating and implementing a Change Management Plan, plus downloadable tools, templates, assessments and ready-to-go presentations. Also included are five new sections, including the Manager's Change Competency Assessment & a summary of the 2009 Best Practices in Change Management Report. Available now from our Bookstore for $AUD725, which includes two Getting Started Telephone Tutorials. Current Pilot customers can upgrade from any previous version for only $AUD125. A hard copy 2010 Toolkit is also available. Read more. |
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Light Bulb Moment: Look back and learn |  Next time you're faced with a group of managers or a team who are cynical or change weary because of problems with previous change, you're in luck! Use this Look Back and Learn technique to build trust and engage people in doing a better job on the people side of change. All you need is a whiteboard, flip chart or piece of paper! Read Facillator's Guide |
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What to do When you Become the Boss
|  | A practical handbook for new and not-so-new managers, written by respected Australian management trainer and coach Bob Selden. Read more |
Build the skills that build buy-in:
Change-Ability Program
May 11- 12 Sydney
|  | Polish and power up your communication and influencing skills on our new Change-Ability Program. For managers, change managers, project teams, HR professionals. Special discounted registration for May 11- 12 program in Sydney. Contact us
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Contact Us
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info@beinghuman.com.au+61 2 9810 6264Visit WebsiteOur mission is to develop the change and leadership capabilities of organisations. |
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