It is tough to fight resistance when you do not know what it is and where it is coming from. Or, said in a different way: You can’t solve resistance if you don’t know which resistance you’re facing. Let's be real, most of us experienced pushback, opposition, and friction throughout our careers, some more, some … Continue reading You can’t solve resistance if you don’t know which resistance you’re facing.
Why Your Great Idea Gets a “No” – and How to Turn It Into a “Yes”
You’ve pitched a great idea, but it fell flat. Maybe it was a new weekend getaway for your family, a game-changing strategy for your team, or a bold project for your organization. Whatever it was, the rejection stings, and you’re left wondering why. The truth is, we’re constantly pitching ideas to friends, family, colleagues, customers, … Continue reading Why Your Great Idea Gets a “No” – and How to Turn It Into a “Yes”
How to make an impactful case for change: 3 Ways
Change is never easy, but how you communicate it can make all the difference. Whether you’re leading a major restructuring, rolling out a new product, or improving processes, how you frame your case for change determines whether people embrace or resist it. There’s no single “right” way to communicate change, but there are different approaches … Continue reading How to make an impactful case for change: 3 Ways
How to recognize misalignement in your project
Many of us start the project expecting that the case for change is clear and that the main obstacles to the project will come from the work itself. One silent factor that can significantly impact your project is stakeholder misalignment. How do we recognize it? Here are a few things to watch for: You are … Continue reading How to recognize misalignement in your project
How to guide your project sponsor during the initial discussion on the new change
Deciding on the right change strategy for a project starts with a good understanding of what the change is all about. Your project sponsor or project lead is a crucial source of this information. To make your initial conversation with them more efficient, come equipped with a list of guiding questions. This list will help … Continue reading How to guide your project sponsor during the initial discussion on the new change
Top 5 statements that make me wonder about why I stay in readiness business
Some days, I hear things that trigger old memories of challenging times during the project executions. At that time, I considered those words roadblocks to getting things done, but looking back, I realized that each obstacle forced me to look for better ways to plan and execute a readiness job. Here are some of the … Continue reading Top 5 statements that make me wonder about why I stay in readiness business
