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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Dr. Tasha Eurich, author of Bankable Leadership: Happy People, Bottom Line Results and the Power to Deliver Both, joins the show this month to share how you can achieve results while fostering a healthy work environment.
Professor Bill Rothwell, Professor of Workforce Education and Development in the College of Education at Penn State University, joins the show this month to discuss how to support organizational change with Accelerated Talent Management.
This month, Tonya Cornelius, Vice President of Learning and Organizational Development at ESPN, shares how they implemented a customized change management approach at the network.
This month, Daryl Conner, an internationally recognized leader in organizational change, visits the show. We will discuss how being an effective change agent is not just about what you do, but who you are.
In this episode, Brian Horgan, Project Director for United Illuminating, tells the story of the Central Facility project, which affected every employee in the company. By recruiting people throughout the organization to help ensure smooth transitions, the potentially disruptive project caused no service delays, came in under budget, and improved collaboration.
Tim Kuppler, founder of The Culture Advantage, shares what a remarkable culture looks like and provides steps to building one in your own organization.
Ever feel like your change initiative or your career are stalled and there's nothing you can do about it? Tune in to hear Karen Steinberg of The Possibility Practice share how to get things done when you feel powerless.
Guest Shari Harley, President of Candid Culture, shares tips from her insightful and practical new book, How to Say Anything to Anyone. Learn how to hone this essential skill every change agent must master.
Martha Greenway, former Deputy Superintendent of Fulton County Schools in metro Atlanta, joins the show to share a fascinating story about gaining buy-in for change.
Listen in this month as guest Dr. Linda Hoopes, President of Resilience Alliance, shares how to help yourself and others adapt to change.
In this episode, guest Martha Legare of The Gantt Group shares the organization change skills required to lead successful projects.
Guest Nan Russell, author of The Titleless Leader, visits The Change Agent's Dilemma this month to share with listeners how to get things done when you're not in charge.
In this episode, my guest is Todd VanNest, founder and principal at Last Word on Change. While organizational change is complex, Todd shares how leading change can be simple.
Last week, I hosted a free teleclass called, "10 Ways Change Gets Stuck." In it, I detailed the various things that happen that cause change to lose traction. It includes the things change agents do - or don't do - that make that happen. This episode of The Change Agent's Dilemma is a replay of that teleclass. Learn what to watch out for, what not to do, and hear about a great new resource to help you avoid getting stuck (or get unstuck if you are already there).
Whether you are starting on a new project, new organization, or new career, it can take some time to get up to speed as a newbie. Listen in as guest Christina Kach, a young professional and industrial engineer implementing Lean Manufacturing within a government defense manufacturer, shares her tips for influencing change as a newbie.
