Next Level Change Success

It's a valid question - why change management and why now ?  Now of course I am going to talk about the benefits of change management but the costs that an organisation will incur as a result of ignoring change capabilities will compound over time. There are some stats and facts about how change management improves program performance but also there are people engagement factors which also co...

Attention change practitioners! If you are obsessed with the change process and you aren't flexing your approach dependent on the size of your organisation and the size of the change you are doing it wrong! If you are bringing in a change manager in to facilitate your change then you better listen to this to make sure you get the right person. All change is not equal and the approach taken by prac...

In this Episode we talk about Burnout. It is one of the hottest topics in 2024 and for good reason. More than ever team members and leaders are feeling the weight of expectations in organisational structures and policies which may not be supporting their people enough. The weight of economic pressures and personal pressures are becoming too much for many. So what can you do about this as a leader...

In this episode of Next Level Change Success we will be looking forward. What are the hot topics in organisations in 2024 and what are the ways in which you can address them? Economic pressures are going to continue so what are the ways you can ensure that changes are well managed? What are the capabilities that team members should be developing? What are the ways in which you can develop and reta...

It has been quite the year, as we all begin to find our feet after the pandemic and experience the economic pressures of the fallout. In this Episode we talk about what the themes are in change and how will those continue into 2024. This will be the last official episode until 2024. A big thanks to all of you who have been part of this change conversation this year. We wish you and yours a safe an...

In this Episode I talk about the change leadership demands in businesses and how leaders need to self-reflect on their styles and their 'why'. What are the historical leadership legacies that are now blockers to creating agile leadership teams? Without doubt leadership is a position of privilege which has, in recent times , been challenged and seen to be left wanting in regards to leaders behaviou...

In this Episode we talk about three core values to change - Respect, Collaboration and Listening. These are integral and will affect the level of outcome you will ultimately achieve. When it comes to change, the values you have at the core of your approach matters as they flow through all of your change plans and activities. So let's step through them and how that can affect the change you are wor...

This is a short sharp and relevant episode now that have headed into the last Quarter of the calendar year.  Typically towards the end of the year there is a need to push things through or finish things before the end of the year. The result?  Sometimes sub-optimal delivery and no time to embed. There can be team related challenges as it is a high 'annual leave' period as well. So what s...

Change is all about people right? Well yes and no. Sure, you need to engage people, work with them, walk alongside them so they can move from current state to future state, but change has more aspects than just people. So have a listen, find out about the aspects that are just as important and about what happens when they aren't considered.   Come and visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.co...

In this episode I provide examples on how you can use AI in change management and change leadership. Without doubt using AI tools can help you progress and quality assure your change approach. Learn some tips on how to phrase instructions and start your journey of exploring the different tools available.   Come and visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com for more tips and tools.

Today we cover how to build your change team. If you are heading up a Change practice or Program Management office and are wondering where to start when it comes to recruitment then have a listen. Even if you are well seasoned in building teams, have a listen and see if any of these strategies resonate with you. After many years of building and leading teams, while I can still make mis-steps with...

In this Episode we explore what role a leader plays in creating a psychologically safe environment. The outcome? A high performing, innovative team who are not afraid to challenge each other to achieve the best outcomes. I provide some examples and some practical tips on areas to cover. And let's be clear there is nothing 'soft' about this concept, and the rewards for consciously creating this spa...

In this Episode we cover what elements of TEAM are important in change. After the Matilda's successful World Cup campaign there are some comparisons to be made between what many Australian's witnessed and what makes successful change teams in organisations. We cover what makes a high performance team, and what is the role of the change leader or coach for the team. What happens when things don't g...

In this Episode we cover the mindset needed for change. Whether you are a change manager, change leader or someone who is introducing change into an organisation there are some commonalities for those who are change ready and those who are not. Have a listen and see if you share some of the mindset nuances or whether you are getting 'stuck' when it comes to change. And you will also hear the tap d...

In this Episode we cover the aspects of a change which make it complex. But what does a complex change really involve? How do you measure or quantify if a change is complex? Most organisations say their business models are complex however some have an addiction to complexity, relating it to sophistication. But if every change was complex then it would be difficult to manage right? My years of expe...

In this Episode we cover some tactics to create behavioural change. Are you needing to change the way your people do something to support your change? Or are you resetting values in your organisation. We talk about successful change tactics that we have used in the past, which are still relevant. Come visit us at www.myvirtualchangemanager.com for some of the downloads mentioned in this episode.

In this episode we cover some of the more popular change models and their pro's and con's. We also discuss the reflective questions you should be asking when considering the introduction of any change management models. We cover ADKAR/Prosci, Kotter, Agile and Lewin's models. Depending on the size of your organisation and the intention behind the introduction of such a model, only part of the roll...

In this Episode we talk about the intersection between culture and change. Culture in organisations is the sum of the values, behaviours, rules, languages and ceremonies in an organisation. And Change plans should leverage certain cultural aspects. Change can also transform the culture of an organisation and can shift it from being dysfunctional to functional. Have a listen to learn more. Visit us...

In this episode I share my stories and tips about burnout when working on major transformations or programs. When working in the area of change, the pressure and emotional stress that change creates can result in burnout from program and change practitioners alike. There are some key habits to reflect on which can keep you centred and managing those stresses well. In this day and age with mental h...

In this Episode we talk about Change readiness. What is a Change readiness assessment and what goes into it? What does a Project vs a Change Manager do to complete the Change readiness assessment. What role does your Governance committee play when it comes to Change readiness and what is the link with Risk management? Change readiness is a critical activity and a mandatory one for any transformati...

In this Episode we talk about the link between culture in an organisation, change impacts and how they link to your change plan. Both of these will effect the change approach that you take. When you align the change plan to the culture , communication and change tactics will be more effective. When change impacts are assessed to the right level, the change interventions will be sized and scaled ap...

In this Episode of Next Level Change success we share some of the actions you can take when you are asked to 'fix' a change that may not have been successful in the past. There are some key areas to look into to see what might be areas that need to be strengthened in future. Also to be considered are ways in which you approach the recovery in itself. It is important to be respectful and non-judgem...

In this Episode I share three of the change interventions and even more ideas I put into place that were effective related to various changes. These all have the focus of creating excitement, fun and a sense of ownership and engagement with the change. They all had varying outcomes but they are ideas I have used time and time again in different ways depending on the teams and the culture of the or...

What is the pre-cursor to a great change plan? A change impact assessment that has been well completed. But what does this entail? In this Episode we cover off the questions a leader would ask to be able to manage their team through change as well as the approach that a change manager would take. It is important that an impact assessment is conducted in a number of ways, not just via a desk top. L...

In this episode we cover the MVCM Change Leadership Framework. Many times, the response to the 'Change Leadership' need is a 1-2 day training course all about the 'how to lead change' standard process. Starting with leaders understanding how people respond to change, the need to communicate the 'why' first , etc etc. And while that provides some useful tools, there is still a framework that is mis...