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🌟 Unlocking Innovation and Change: Key Insights 🌟 We recently helped support a conversation into the complexities and triumphs of driving change and sparking innovation within organisations. Here are five pivotal themes we're excited to unpack further: Collaborative Communication - Discover the transformative power of involving everyone in your journey from the outset, ensuring messages resonate across all levels. 🔄 Bias Recognition and Overcoming - Uncover the subconscious biases that hold back potential and learn strategies to foster a culture of open-mindedness and critical thinking. 🧠 Innovative Reward Systems - Explore how tailored incentives and recognitions can significantly boost morale and drive engagement within your team. 🏆 Iterative Progress - See how small, consistent improvements can lead to substantial outcomes over time, transforming the way we approach growth and development. 📈 Transparency and Ownership - Understand the importance of clear, honest communication and giving individuals the autonomy to truly own their contributions. 🗣️ Stay tuned as we delve into each of these topics, designed to inspire and guide you to create the conditions in whichinnovation thrives and every voice is heard. https://lnkd.in/egD6b3Pv You can watch Mart provide a summary of the event here. Have a great long weekend! Change Management Institute Paul Kelly Joscelyn Henry-Shaw #Innovation #ChangeManagement #Leadership #Teamwork #YourBigPic

Effective communication is essential in today's interconnected world, especially for global leaders. Eun J. Lee, CEO of the Seoul International Institute, enhances executive communication by championing mindful communication—aligning intention, action, and speech. Lee's approach addresses common challenges faced by executives in multicultural environments, emphasising the authentic and clear expression of one's essence and intentions. In this episode, we explore Lee's journey and the principles behind her transformative strategies. Join us to uncover the profound impact of mindful communication on personal and organisational success. 🔍 About Eun J. Lee - Eun is the Chief Executive Officer of the Seoul International Institute. - She co-authors the Stanford Impact by LEAD Book Project on ESG Corporate Sustainability. WATCH:https://lnkd.in/gwgwBEc2 . . . #communication #mindful #SeoulInternationalInstitute #corporate #global #impact #journey #psychology #digital #crisis

Effective communication is essential in today's interconnected world, especially for global leaders. Eun J. Lee, CEO of the Seoul International Institute, enhances executive communication by championing mindful communication—aligning intention, action, and speech. Lee's approach addresses common challenges faced by executives in multicultural environments, emphasising the authentic and clear expression of one's essence and intentions. In this episode, we explore Lee's journey and the principles behind her transformative strategies. Join us to uncover the profound impact of mindful communication on personal and organisational success. 🔍 About Eun J. Lee - Eun is the Chief Executive Officer of the Seoul International Institute. - She co-authors the Stanford Impact by LEAD Book Project on ESG Corporate Sustainability. WATCH:https://lnkd.in/enRavJv6 . . . #communication #mindful #SeoulInternationalInstitute #corporate #global #impact #journey #psychology #digital #crisis

⚖ Yesterday I had the privilege of sitting down with the Innovation and Value Leaders’ Roundtable, hosted by LawVision's Susan Raridon Lambreth and Creative Lawyers's Jennifer Leonard, to share change methodology from Kotter. 🏃♀️ Navigating change management can be tricky, particularly when trust needs to be established quickly. Below are key points we discussed today to use as a practical starting places for leaders aiming to foster trust and implement transformation: ➡ Observe Before Acting: When you first join the team, take time to observe the dynamics, communication styles, and cultural nuances. Recognize that you won't know what words may trigger memories of old, failed projects. By observing, or bouncing ideas off of a trusted team member, you tailor your approach to resonate with the team's established norms. ➡ Leverage Existing Experience: the team doesn't know your track record and sharing examples of previous work will help validate your leadership, as well as build trust in your knowledge set to get the job done ➡ Celebrate Small Wins: Engineer early changes that produce visible improvements. Achieving these early successes can help build momentum and demonstrate your ability to drive meaningful transformation. ➡ Be Vulnerable, Be Human: When introducing yourself or communicating about the change effort, try to include a personal anecdote that ties into your message. This allows your team to get to know you on a more authentic level, helping to foster trust and connection early on. 💡 Looking for more ways to successfully manage change effort? Let's talk!

Title: Leveraging Business Management for Sustainable Growth Are you looking to steer your business towards sustainable growth in today's dynamic landscape? Embracing effective business management practices is key. From strategic planning to team empowerment, here are some vital steps to consider: 1. **Strategic Planning:** Define clear objectives and develop actionable strategies to achieve them. A well-defined roadmap ensures alignment across teams and maximizes resource utilization. 2. **Effective Communication:** Foster an environment of open communication where ideas flow freely and feedback is valued. Transparent communication strengthens relationships and boosts collaboration. 3. **Empowering Teams:** Empower your teams by delegating authority and encouraging autonomy. Providing the necessary tools and support empowers employees to take ownership of their work and contribute to the organization's success. 4. **Continuous Improvement:** Embrace a culture of continuous improvement by regularly assessing processes and workflows. Encourage innovation and adaptability to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving market. 5. **Adaptive Leadership:** Adapt your leadership style to suit the needs of your team and the challenges at hand. Be agile in decision-making and lead by example to inspire confidence and trust. By implementing these business management principles, you can foster a culture of innovation, resilience, and sustainable growth within your organization. Let's embrace the journey towards success together! #BusinessManagement #Leadership #SustainableGrowth

🌟 Embracing Systems Thinking as a Manager 🌟 In today’s complex business environment, the ability to see the bigger picture and understand the interconnectedness of various organisational elements is crucial. This is where systems thinking comes into play. As managers, we often face multifaceted challenges that require more than a linear approach. Systems thinking allows us: 💎 By understanding how different parts of the organization influence each other, we can predict outcomes and avoid unintended consequences. 💎 Encouraging a systems thinking mindset helps teams work together more effectively, breaking down silos and promoting a culture of collaboration and shared purpose. 💎 With a holistic view, we can innovate in ways that align with our long-term goals, ensuring that each initiative supports the overall mission and vision of the organization. 💎 By considering the long-term impacts of our decisions, we create sustainable and resilient strategies, positioning our organization for ongoing success. Let's strive to cultivate systems thinking in our teams, enhancing our ability to navigate complexity and lead with insight and foresight. #Leadership #SystemsThinking #Management #BusinessStrategy #Collaboration #Innovation #Sustainability #hr #leanpitch

Do you find fostering seamless collaboration between IT and the business side challenging? Despite our best efforts, this partnership isn't always as straightforward as we'd hope. The journey is often marked by different languages—where IT speaks in terms of systems and architectures, the business side focuses on growth, revenue, and market demands. Navigating this landscape requires more than technical acumen or business savvy; it demands a shared vision, mutual respect, and an ongoing dialogue bridging the gap between these two critical realms. I have faced my fair share of hurdles in aligning IT initiatives with business objectives. Whether it was differing priorities, communication barriers, or simply the challenge of translating complex technical concepts into business value, the journey has been both challenging and enlightening. Yet, every challenge presents an opportunity for growth and innovation. I've seen breakthroughs from persistent effort, open dialogue, and a commitment to understanding each other's worlds. These moments of success were not just victories for IT or business alone but for the organization as a whole. I'm curious to hear from others: How have you successfully broken down the barriers between IT and the business side within your organizations? What strategies, mindsets, or practices have you found effective in fostering a genuine partnership that drives mutual success? #ITBusinessCollaboration #DigitalTransformation #Leadership #Innovation

How to Maximize Benefit Realization Through Digital Transformation? This article, among the most viewed in the Journal of Change Management, offers a comprehensive framework for engaging stakeholders in the journey of digital transformation. A common issue observed in discussions with prospects and clients is an excessive focus on technology, often at the expense of other critical success factors and enablers in the business. Leadership, organizational structures, and culture are proposed as key enablers in achieving performance outcomes such as collaboration, customer-centricity, and agility. The authors also emphasize the importance of aligning and optimizing both social and technical systems to effectively leverage digital transformation initiatives. Yet, how often do we genuinely address these factors when building our change/transformation plans? Focus areas to consider: 1- Leadership roles and competencies. 2- Structural elements including > . Hierarchy - Less Layers, decentralization, informal structures. . Formalization - Less written rules and regulations (interesting perspective) and a goal oriented approach. . Integration - Cross-functional integration, breaking silos, working as a system. 3- Cultural elements - Artifacts, values and beliefs, assumptions. What do you think of this integrated framework? What would you add or remove? ♻️ Repost to spread value. 🔔 to read similar content on Change Leadership. #changemanagement #digitaltransformation #leadership

Business strategists take the lead in shaping organizational success. The core of their responsibilities is the creation and execution of strategies—a finely tuned set of elements guiding critical decisions. Leaders within an organization make numerous daily decisions. However, strategic planning decisions that are distinctive, involving the targeted allocation of resources such as money, personnel, and time are taken by business strategists. They assess the current market, plan for future scenarios, and develop adaptive business strategies that navigate the landscape of opportunities, undergoing constant refinement and improvement. This article explores the pathway to becoming a business strategist, requisite skills, and the roles and responsibilities inherent in the profession. Let’s explore the perplexing world of a business strategist. Richard Chibuzor Umeh

The Power of Alignment in Driving Organizational Success In my article below, I discuss the importance of alignment to empower leaders' ability to achieve organizational goals. The impact of leaders' inspiration is beyond delivering KPIs; it’s about ensuring your teams are aligned with your organization’s purpose, vision, mission, and values. A lack of alignment can lead to significant performance issues. https://lnkd.in/e__rSviA Here’s why alignment matters and how to foster it: * Inspiration Over Metrics: While KPIs are crucial, they don't inspire. Establishing and communicating an organization's distinct purpose (aspirational impact), vision (ambitions), mission (the role an organization serves), and values (the mindsets that unite an organization) motivate stakeholders. * Measure and Act: Measure, assess, and monitor teams’, team members’, and stakeholders’ perspectives to address gaps in alignment. * Clarity and Commitment: Ensure team members and stakeholders understand and are committed to your vision. Open communication is key. * Continuous Improvement: Regularly measure alignment to keep teams focused and stakeholders engaged. Alignment isn’t a one-time fix but an ongoing strategy. Invest in it to drive engagement, clarity, and superior outcomes. Thanks to so many who have inspired me to embrace the power of purpose-driven organizations to stregnthen stakeholder engagement. Peter Gleason Shaara Roman (she/her) Michael Crow Michael Rao Linda Gooden Erin Essenmacher Matt Loeb, NACD.DC, CAE Kelly Dodd Arizona State University Virginia Commonwealth University NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) University System of Maryland Walter "Ted" Carter The Ohio State University University of Nebraska System Mark Hagerott PhD North Dakota University System Alexander N. Cartwright University of Central Florida United States Naval Academy United States Marine Corps George Watt Jeff Webb Gerald Czarnecki Keith Krach Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue Michael T. Benson Coastal Carolina University Clayton Christian Montana University System Jonathan Alger James Madison University David Rosowsky Cynthia Shapira PASSHE AGB (Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges) Daniele Struppa Chapman University Tyson Voelkel Texas A&M Foundation #Leadership #TeamAlignment #OrganizationalSuccess