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More Learning from Change Management

More Learning from Change Management

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Change is perpetual in the business world, and its pace is accelerating. As business leaders, I feel we must be prepared to be an active force in identifying, planning, enabling and sustaining change initiatives. This is a core part of our function inside of the business. However, a long-lasting change that improves business outcomes does not happen by chance.  The use of change tools helps improve the planning and execution of change actions. Several change management tools exist to aid…

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Reflecting on Organizational Change

Reflecting on Organizational Change

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Recently, I spent some time reflecting on some Change Management materials that I have been reading. I wanted to find a general theme that would help bring a more tangible and significant meaning to the work. After I had spent some time thinking, I arrived at two main concepts that strongly resonated with my ideas on change management. As one of the leaders in an organization, we are responsible for taking charge and provide guidance. This entails engaging in voluntary…

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Reduce Off-Hours Communication to Improve Work-Life Balance

Reduce Off-Hours Communication to Improve Work-Life Balance

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Technology has brought about many changes in our world.  All-new industries were given birth or faded into history because of the information technology revolution.  However, the information technology revolution was not a panacea and did not resolve all the world’s problems.  It allowed businesses to become more efficient, improve operations and increase their competitive advantages (Porter & Millar, 1985).  However, the rise of mobile communications, email, text messaging, and web platforms has increased the intrusion of business-related matters into personal…

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Appropriateness of KPIs and Bonuses for All Employees

Appropriateness of KPIs and Bonuses for All Employees

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In a recent discussion, the topic of whether KPIs, bonuses and goals should be eligible for all employees within an organization.  I think KPIs and bonus are two different conversations, and as such, should be dealt with independently in an organizational discussion context.  The budget implications of making every employee bonus eligible are substantial and could result in base pay adjustments that would be negative to most employees.  I believe that bonuses are more appropriate at certain levels within the organization…

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