The Change Agent's Dilemma:  How to Influence Change Without Authority show

The Change Agent's Dilemma: How to Influence Change Without Authority

Summary: The position of internal change agent – wherever it falls in the organization – can be a tricky one. You are responsible for influencing the organization, usually without the direct authority to do so. This show explores the different ways to influence organizational change, from the point of view of someone who is not calling the shots.

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 How to Make Waves at Work | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:31:00

This month, my guest is Patti Johnson, CEO of PeopleResults and author of Make Waves:  Be the One to Start Change at Work and in Life.  She shares how to be a difference-maker who implements lasting change at work.

 I.G.N.I.T.E Your Communication Style to Gain Influence and Impact | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:31:00

In this episode, Debora McLaughlin, author of The Renegade Leader, joins the show to share her I.G.N.I.T.E. model for increasing your influence and impact at work.

 Change-Friendly Leadership | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:31:00

Bestselling author Rodger Dean Duncan shares nuggets of wisdom from his book, Change-Friendly Leadership: How to Transform Good Intentions into Great Performance. Listen in to hear what Dr. Duncan calls the Four T's: key leadership behaviors that drive change.

 The Four Workplace Conversations (and Which is the Right One) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:31:00

In this episode, workplace communication expert Skip Weisman shares the four conversations that happen at work, three of which create low morale, low productivity and kill profits. Which one works? Listen to find out The 4 Workplace Conversations, how and why they occur and specific strategies to move to the one "right" conversation.

 How to Measure and Maximize Alignment in Your Change Initiatives | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:32:00

Ever wonder if people in your organization are really on the same page when it comes to change? In this episode, Michael Taylor of SchellingPoint shares a way to measure and maximize alignment in your change initiatives. We'll discuss why alignment is important, who needs to be aligned, how to tell if you have alignment or not, and what you can do when you need better alignment.

 Leading Change With and Without Authority | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:00

Like many change agents, this month’s guest had a unique career path that brought him to that role. Danny Peterson was CEO of a large nonprofit organization. When he retired, he went back to work — this time as the Manager of Global Continuous Improvement within a Fortune 500 company. In this episode, we’ll explore Danny’s experience with influencing change as CEO and how it compared to leading change from the middle of a large company.

 How to Avoid and Manage Change-Related Overload | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:00

In this episode, Dr. Linda Hoopes, President at Resilience Alliance, returns to the show to discuss the impact of change-related overload. She’ll share tips on how to avoid it, and how to manage it when you can’t.

 CQ – How to Develop Your Change Intelligence | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:32:00

What’s your CQ?  This month, Barbara Trautlein, author of Change Intelligence and Principal at Change Catalysts, joins the show to discuss the types of change intelligence and how to develop yours to become more influential at work.

 Using the Power of Conversations to Influence Change | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:31:00

This month, Ankit Patel, Managing Partner of The Lean Way Consulting, joins the show to discuss how to tap into the natural information flows in your organization to influence change.

 Managing Change in Today’s Dynamic Global Economy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:32:00

In this episode, Supriya Desai, Principal at ASC* Advisory, shares why in today’s global business environment – characterized by volatility, uncertainty, chaos and ambiguity – companies cannot delegate responsibility for planning and executing strategic changes to a small cadre of change management practitioners.

 Modernizing Change Management with Agile and Lean Practices | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:00

We are in the age of complexity. The organizational life-span is shrinking, the pace of innovation is the highest it's ever been and it continues to accelerate. For organizations to remain relevant in today's world, they need more effective and adaptable processes for managing change.  Jason Little, author of Lean Change Management, joins the show this month to discuss the collection of innovative practices for managing organizational change. He combines ideas from many communities, including the Lean Startup, Agile and Lean worlds, to create an adaptable and scalable model for managing the complexity of change in today's world.

 Design Breakthrough Change Communication | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:33:00

In this episode, Dotty Posto, President of Posto Management Consulting, shares how to use creativity to design breakthrough change communication. Listen in to learn how to gain attention in the sea of information in today's workplace.

 Debunking the 70% Failure Rate of Change Initiatives | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:32:00

It's probably the most-quoted statistic about organizational change:  70% of change initiatives fail. But what does that mean? Where did that number come from? And is it even true? Jennifer Frahm, Director of Conversations of Change, discusses the history and dispells the myth that many accept as fact.

 58: Measuring Resistance to Change with the LOE Index | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:32:00

My guest this month is Victoria Grady, President and Principal Consultant at PivotPoint Business Solutions. In this episode, she shares how the LOE (Loss of Effectiveness) Index identifies those behaviors, perceptions, and attitudes that emerge in organizations in response to change. Jinnie Lee Schmid, an independent consultant certified to administer and interpret the LOE Index, also joins the conversation.

 57: How to Host Team Meetings So Real Change Happens | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:31:00

My guest this month is Molly Breazeale of AlignED, LLC, who will share her tips for helping teams make better decisions that support change.

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