Organizational Culture Part 2
In last months Insights I introduced the concept of Organizational Culture. Since Organizational Culture is such a broad and important topic it was divided into three separate New Synergist Insights. Organizational Culture (part II) focuses on cultural...
Organizational Culture Part 1
In last months Insights I discussed the concepts surrounding Resistance to Change in organizations. In this issue I will discuss Organizational Culture. The culture of an organization will largely determine the response to a crisis or changes directed by...
Resistance To Change
In last months Insights I discussed the Change Management process. In this issue I will discuss resistance to change. There are more than two dozen reasons for resisting organizational changes, but the most significant roadblock in the organizational...
What is Change Management?
Most organizations continue to do whatever works, until it doesn’t. Unfortunately, waiting until things do not work is a recipe for disaster. Would you forego oil changes in your car until the engine fails? Change management is the coordinated transition...
Scenario Planning
Preparing for the future is arguably the most important job of leaders. There are many examples of companies performing well 10 or 20 years ago who are struggling today. There are many reasons for the struggles of these companies, but the most obvious is...
Predicting The Future
We all attempt to predict the future. We typically make decisions based on our personal history or based on inputs from trusted sources. “I am not going to use this highway because it is always slow during rush hour.” “I am not going to give my boss a...