Influence Change at Work
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The position of internal change agent – wherever it falls in the organization – can be a tricky one. You are responsible for influencing the organization, usually without the direct authority to do so. This show explores the different ways to influence organizational change, from the point of view of someone who is not calling the shots. (Formerly The Change Agent's Dilemma show.)
Location:
United States
Description:
The position of internal change agent – wherever it falls in the organization – can be a tricky one. You are responsible for influencing the organization, usually without the direct authority to do so. This show explores the different ways to influence organizational change, from the point of view of someone who is not calling the shots. (Formerly The Change Agent's Dilemma show.)
Language:
English
Email:
feeds@blogtalkradio.com
Episodes
Organizational Communication in a Time of Disruption
6/16/2020
In this episode of the Influence Change at Work™ Show, Caroline Kealey, Principal and Founder of Results Map®, shares the important principles to keep in mind when communicating during a time of disruption. Listen in to hear how disruption affects communication, and even how disruption creates opportunities for better communication.
Duration:00:29:04
How to Engage Remote Employees in Change
5/26/2020
Even before the pandemic, engaging remote employees in change initiatives was a hot topic. In this episode of the Influence Change at Work™ Show, Dr. Douglas Williams shares his research and experience about working with people who are not collocated with each other. Listen in to hear the challenges and considerations for engaging remote employees in change.
Duration:00:37:21
How Change Is Changing
4/13/2020
In this episode, Lena Ross, author and Founder of Change Hacks, shares how the practice of change management needs to adapt itself to the current business environment. Listen in to hear the key skills you should develop to stay relevant as the pace of change continues to increase.
Duration:00:27:00
How to Use the Science of Persuasion to Sell Change
3/16/2020
In this episode, Brian Ahearn, Chief Influence Officer at Influence PEOPLE, LLC, shares the principles of persuasion and how to use them to affect change in organizations. Listen in to hear practical ways to apply the principles, and find out which one is the most powerful.
Duration:00:33:31
How to Drive Engagement in Organizations
2/10/2020
In this episode, Tracy Reznik, Director with Jabian Consulting, shares six elements that drive engagement in organizations. Listen in to learn why engagement is crucial for implementing change, and what you can do to boost engagement for your change initiative.
Duration:00:24:52
How Open Organizations Facilitate Change
10/14/2019
In this episode, Jen Kelchner, Founder of LDR21 Change Agency, shares the concept of Open Organizations -- those characterized by transparency, adaptability, community, collaboration, and inclusivity -- and how they are more conducive to change than traditional organizations. Listen in to learn more about Open Organizations and how to get started moving your organization in that direction.
Duration:00:32:16
Building Change Capability Through Change Agent Networks
8/12/2019
In this episode, Erika Mookerjie, founder of Change Leadership Advisors, shares her experience developing Change Agent Networks - groups of advocates within organizations who carry the torch of change. Listen in to learn why you'd want to create a Change Agent Network for your organization, who you should recruit, and how to equip them for success.
Duration:00:33:29
How to Influence and Measure Behavior Change
7/17/2019
In this episode, Larry Mohl, Co-Founder and CEO of Jubi, Inc. shares how a learn-do-inspire approach helps instigate, measure, and sustain behavior change. Hear the principles behind Jubi's cloud-based change experience platform.
Duration:00:25:13
Creating a Vision that Everyone Embraces
6/16/2019
In this episode, Jill Valdez, Founder and COO of LINK, shares her experience in developing visions for change that everyone strives to achieve. Listen to hear practical steps you can take to include everyone in the vision-casting process, even in large organizations.
Duration:00:26:01
Creating a Climate for Change Through Improvisation
5/13/2019
In this episode, Kristy West, founder of BraveSpace, shares how you can create a climate for change using Improv techniques. You'll hear the tenets of Improv and how they can help people be more open to change, along with some examples of exercises you can do in the workplace.
Duration:00:32:16
When Change Requires a Layoff
4/15/2019
Tim Gardner, former Director of Organizational Effectiveness at Kimberly-Clark, shares his experience managing layoffs that resulted from change initiatives. Learn when you should tell people that a layoff is coming, how to keep up the morale of those who stay, and how to deal with the inevitable guilt as the change agent responsible.
Duration:00:37:23
Combine Research and Practice with Evidence-Based Change Management
8/15/2017
In this episode, Paul Thoresen, an Industrial-Organizational Psychology consultant, shares how to combine research with practice when it comes to organizational change. Listen in to hear why you'd want to take an evidence-based approach to change, and what barriers stand in the way. You'll also hear examples and where you can find research to help inform your own projects.
Duration:00:24:35
Prosilience: Prepare for Change Before It Happens
6/14/2017
In this episode, Dr. Linda Hoopes, author of Prosilience: Building Your Resilience for a Turbulent World, joins the show to share how you can prepare yourself and others for change before it happens. Listen to the interview to hear the strategies for coping with challenges, how to build resilience muscles, and how not to blindside people with change.
Duration:00:25:42
Organization Design for Change
5/17/2017
In this episode, Karen Tate, an organization development consultant with years of experience in global organization design, joins the show to share her approach to designing organizations for change. Listen to the interview to hear about the factors to consider in organization design, the common challenges to implementing org design changes, and Karen's approach to org design projects.
Duration:00:27:51
How Millennial Myths Impact Workplace Change
4/20/2017
This month, Crystal Kadakia, author of The Millennial Myth, shares how we can transform misunderstanding into workplace breakthroughs. Listen in to hear common misconceptions about the different generations at work, and learn how to leverage Millennials' strengths to support digital transformation.
Duration:00:28:41
Driving People vs Driving Change
3/21/2017
In this episode, April Mills, Change Coach at Intel and author of Everyone Is a Change Agent, describes the difference between driving people and driving change, and how making the simple shift can make a significant impact in your organization. Listen in to hear why driving people doesn't work, and how driving change is a better approach. Learn more at April's blog at engine-for-change.com.
Duration:00:26:43
The Integration of Change Management and Knowledge Management
2/15/2017
In this episode, Katy Saulpaugh, Practice Lead at Enterprise Knowledge LLC, shares her experience with applying change management practices to knowledge management projects. Listen in to hear the common challenges of knowledge management projects, with examples of how to address them. You'll also hear how knowledge management can contribute to effective change management practices.
Duration:00:22:37
Enable Change With The Purpose Effect
5/27/2016
In this episode, Dan Pontefract, bestselling author of Flat Army, joins the show to discuss his new book, The Purpose Effect: Building Meaning in Yourself, Your Role, and Your Organization. We'll discuss the three categories of purpose, and how they work together to enable organizational change.
Duration:00:31:19
Implementing Change in Sub-Saharan Africa
4/20/2016
In this episode, Glory Enyinnaya joins the show from Nigeria. She shares her research and experience about implementing change in Sub-Saharan Africa. We'll explore the challenges of implementing change in a developing country, and how regional culture affects leadership and change management.
Duration:00:30:09
Building an Optimistic Workplace
3/22/2016
This episode's guest is Shawn Murphy, CEO and Co-Founder of Switch & Shift. In his book, The Optimistic Workplace, Shawn defines the Origins of Optimism as purpose, meaningful work, and extraordinary people. Listen in as Shawn shares how to develop an optimistic workplace and why you'd want to. Plus I'll ask him how an optimistic workplace enables change.
Duration:00:30:23