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Change Readiness?—?Essential but Oft-Omitted

Harmonious Workplaces

During the month of October, I had the pleasure of learning Organizational Development (OD) and Change Leadership from The Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University. One of the more impactful moments in the course involved the resistance to change by most people at most times.

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How to Keep Your Pulse on the People Side of Organizational Change

Organizational Talent Consulting

One of the greatest leadership challenges during organizational change is making the invisible visible. But emphasizing implementation without creating a sense of urgency can create change resistance and confusion, causing people to give up before they start. I would add change. Prosci Research.

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Mental & Physical Health Support During a Career Crisis

Harmonious Workplaces

Among the decisions I needed to make which could have profound effects on my career and my family, I found myself torn between what I had prepared to do since I reentered graduate school — management consulting in organizational development and change management — and what I had done as a consultant and executive, MarCom (marketing communications).

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10 Reasons Why Inclusion Is a Competitive Advantage

Harvard Business

Researchers are identifying and quantifying the many effects of inclusion on firm performance — and the insights they’re generating are persuasive.

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How can I manage employee resistance to change?

Harmonious Workplaces

The best answer I can give based on research: listen to your employees. During the ending phase of a change initiative – which is where the current state ends and change begins – people express unhappiness and discomfort. Morale declines, performance decreases, and managers may wish to quit.

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Foundations of Consulting ? Part 2: How Do Consultants Work.

Consulting and Organizational Management

Share » Connect » Blog: Consulting and Organizational Development. However, research suggests that, for more complex projects, the more you collaborate with your client in carrying out the particular approach to consulting, the more successful you all will be in accomplishing the preferred results in the project.

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Gaining Clarity in What You Care About Most Deeply in Your OD Work

Consulting and Organizational Management

Share » Connect » Blog: Consulting and Organizational Development. The profession has become filled with niche players……executive coaching, team building, process improvement, change management, etc. Career Management. Consulting and Organizational Development. Crisis Management.