Looking Back to Move Ahead
What happens at the end of a project or a change process? Too often, the major players (team members and champions) have moved on to other initiatives and priorities by the time that a project comes to a close. This…
Get on the Ladder!
Gardening, like leading change, is hard work. If you’re not bending over to till the soil and remove stones, you're on your knees caring for seedlings or removing weeds. From this position, it's really easy to lose sight of…
Assessing your Stakeholders
We all have them. They are all around us. We are talking about... stakeholders! And if they will be impacted by your change initiative - for good or bad - then you need to take time to understand them! …
Lead Like a Gardener
What does growth in an organization look like? It isn’t unusual to imagine this as a never-ending upward trajectory, like a rocket fired into space. You quickly realize though, that this isn’t realistic or sustainable. Once the initial momentum fizzles…
Uncover the Hidden Risks in Your Change Initiative
There's a very good chance that the project or change initiative for which you are responsible will fail. I'm sorry to be the one bringing this unfortunate news. However, if it is helpful for you, your project is unlikely to…