Good Riddance! "I am thankful to see the last of that!" "I am grateful that this will not bother me any longer!" This Thanksgiving, I have a small suggestion to change the usual way we express thanks. Instead of only…
What one thing might pose the greatest risk to your change initiative? What one thing, if oriented in the desired direction, can serve as a lubricant that supports and enables the other elements of the RCA Levers for Sustaining…
How do you create and sustain change? What enables all the constituent elements of change to stay connected with one another, interacting in ways that maintain and sustain forward momentum? In our previous newsletter, we introduced the RCA Levers for…
How do you create and sustain change? What enables all the constituent elements of change to stay connected with one another, interacting in ways that maintain and sustain forward momentum? “It’s working like a well-oiled machine” is a compliment. And…
It’s mid-summer in the Northern Hemisphere, which means that here in the Washington, D.C. area, we are experiencing the full combination of heat, humidity, and holidays! The heat and humidity are easy to find; just open the door to…
Change is an inevitable part of any organization's journey towards growth and success. However, have you ever wondered how and when exactly a change process comes to an end? In this edition of our newsletter, we explore the importance of…
As an organization goes through the change and growth process, is it wise to rigidly stick to the plan as it is? Or is it better to be vigilant, remaining open and adjusting based on feedback and changes in the…
How do you get started with a change initiative? Here’s how one of my clients, Susan, recently approached a change in her organization. Susan was the CEO of a national organization, a successful and well-known nonprofit. Revenue was rising, teams…
Here we are – Harvesting. The final phase of the RCA Seasons of Growth framework for leading change like a gardener. We laid the groundwork with the two earlier steps of Preparing and Cultivating. The Harvesting phase is when you finally can enjoy the fruits of…
Implementing Change! Let’s get started already! Well, not so fast… As you may know from reading these newsletters, I think that being a leader of change is like being a gardener. You have to study the environment before you begin…