The initial chemistry session went well. As did the following four sessions. Yet, Mary, the coach, felt frustrated. She couldn’t shake the sense of a lack of progress. She ticked off her mental coaching list; rapport, coaching goals, her questioning style, action setting, change… There it was. Although clear actions were being set, and the[...]
Developing a Growth Mindset Why is developing a growth mindset fundamental to business success today? This white paper reviews why developing a growth mindset is fundamental to business success. Three key areas will be covered; Definitions – establish definitions and compare theoretical models relating to growth versus fixed mindset, deterministic versus empowered Business context –[...]
Organisational change – the human factor Organisational change? The irony and paradox is that despite the prevalence of change, organisations struggle to manage change projects successfully. Focussing on system, process, or infrastructure change alone rarely achieves objectives. Insufficient is given to the ‘people’ aspects of change. This is more complex, and without it, successful change is unlikely.[...]
NHS Change Readiness – It’s not good news When assessing NHS change readiness – it’s not good news. NHS managers within CCG/CSUs lack confidence, are resistant to change and are underperforming. This is not the perspective of NHS outsiders, rather it is how NHS managers feel themselves. Over the last three years over 150 mangers from over[...]
How can HR support organisational change? How can HR support organisational change? – an article written for HRD/HRM and OD specialists The challenge How can HR support organisational change, or more specifically, ‘how easy is it to engage employees in change?’ The answers will vary depending which lens we use. Yet if we are unable[...]
If you are about to start a major change or transformation project (or indeed are in the middle of one), read on. Are you asking these questions? Who are our change champions? How confident and open are our people in respect to this change? Which teams/departments are more resistant to change, and what do we[...]
Mike sat in his chair, and fiddled with his hands. The demands of his role were increasing, and it was pushing him to his limit. His body language was screaming, “I’m struggling”. A common reaction. No matter how well intentioned and committed, we often struggle in unexpected ways when working within a context of change.[...]