Leading Like a Gardener
A practical guide to the RCA Seasons of Growth™ framework for change leaders.
Nonprofit executive directors, association CEOs, and corporate leaders who are responsible for guiding their organisations through planned change — and want a more intuitive, human framework than traditional change management models.
In this guide, you’ll find the three seasons of organisational change — Prepare, Cultivate, and Harvest — and what each one demands of you as a leader.
- Why most change initiatives fail in the Cultivate season, and what to do about it.
- How to read your organisation’s current season and lead accordingly.
- Practical questions to ask yourself and your team at each stage
Discover the the three seasons of organisational change and what each one demands of you as a leader.
What You'll Learn
PREPARING
Learn to lay the foundation for success. Invest time and work early on, and it’ll pay off in spades in the end.
CULTIVATING
Carry out your plan, and, most importantly, learn how to adapt your plan when the unexpected arises.
HARVESTING
Enjoy the fruits of your effort! See how your hard work pays off, reflect on your preparation, and plan the next project.
How To Use It
Map your current situation and identify how to launch the change.
Implement your plan and monitor your progress so you can adapt as needed.
Identify ways to sustain your progress and celebrate your accomplishments.