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How not to create and deliver an elevator pitch

Posted by Anne-Lise MacKenzie on Oct 7, 2010

The elevator pitch is an important part of the change communication process as it allows key information to be easily communicated to those affected by the change. A good elevator speech contains the...

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Social media is a learning tool

Posted by Anne-Lise MacKenzie on Sep 30, 2010

The role of social media in learning has sparked a debate that is likely to continue for some time yet. I have just finished reading this brief article in HR Magazine which summarises a discussion...

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Our change management webinar programme 2010/11

Posted by Anne-Lise MacKenzie on Sep 20, 2010

We are currently confirming our programme for 2010/11. Whilst you are waiting, why not sign up to our newsletter or follow us on twitter to be kept up to date.

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City of Stockholm perfectly illustrates a vision...

Posted by Anne-Lise MacKenzie on Sep 15, 2010

As we know, building commitment to change begins at the level of the individual and their decisions and behaviours. Well, the City of Stockholm, like JFK before them, have set out their long term...

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We still need to manage change out of the downturn

Posted by Anne-Lise MacKenzie on Sep 10, 2010

This is an extract from a survey we commissioned and published in September 2009, about managing change through the financial downturn. The findings and implications, even in slightly more stable...

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4 ways change agents can make rewards more...

Posted by Anne-Lise MacKenzie on Aug 18, 2010
Rewards are a real challenge for change agents. It can seem all so logical

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Is hierarchy damaging your change strategy...

Posted by Anne-Lise MacKenzie on Aug 13, 2010

In July’s Newsletter, I referred to research carried out by Harvard Business Review on change strategy execution. I couldn’t link to it at the time because it wasn’t live, so here it is, Hierachy can...

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5 triggers of resistance to change

Posted by Anne-Lise MacKenzie on Aug 9, 2010
We know that psychologically this is all to do with people feeling loss of

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How we get things done.

Posted by Anne-Lise MacKenzie on Jul 27, 2010

I've been evaluating my productivity for the last couple of weeks, looking to see where I can make incremental, yet significant improvements. Two major developments, have been applying the Getting...

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How to select a change management methodology #1

Posted by Anne-Lise MacKenzie on Jul 23, 2010

Will it meet your business needs and is it value for money?

When selecting your change management methodology, be clear on what you see as the outcome for the business. This is first and foremost; is...

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