Leading change

John Kotter’s model on leading change is still a highly effective approach to change. It gives leaders the steps that, if followed will help team members accelerate through the change curve together. Take a deeper dive here: https://www.kotterinc.com/methodology/8-steps/

The ability to have structured conversations that lead to good outcomes for everyone involved is a vital skill of a leader. This Connect explores how you can use the 3Ws structure to so this. Copy and paste this URL into your browser - 3Ws: https://7942349.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7942349/1-Dec-12-2023-10-35-28-1287-AM.png

This Connect revisits Psychological Safety in the specific context of change. You can remind yourself of Timothy Clarke’s model here: https://psychsafety.co.uk/the-four-stages-of-psychological-safety/

This Connect is about how the brain reacts to stress. For additional research on the ‘amydala hijack’ take a look here: https://www.healthline.com/health/stress/amygdala-hijack For a deeper understanding of the sort of threats that may be perceived but the brain, check out the work of David Rock: https://www.mindtools.com/akswgc0/david-rocks-scarf-model

This week, we dive deeper into the human aspects of change using the Kubler-Ross change curve. You can find loads of resources here: https://www.ekrfoundation.org/5-stages-of-grief/change-curve/

One of the keys to understanding change is establishing the ‘why’. You and your team can use the Sigmoid Curve to explore the future state for the world, your customer, organisation and team and then discuss where you are now on the first curve. Copy and paste this link in your browser to view the image:  https://7942349.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7942349/2-Dec-12-2023-10-02-10-0311-AM.p...