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Applying Kotter’s change management model

Elissa Farrow previously outlined the importance of change managers having a clear idea of the theory that underpins their change methodology. Here, she outlines the Kotter model.

September 23, 2013

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Starting the change management process

Which change methodology should you use? Elissa Farrow says starting any sort of change project requires a process that takes into account the organisation and the kind of change it wishes to undergo.

September 16, 2013

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People, projects and a model for employee engagement

People are an organisation’s greatest asset but we’re not doing enough to engage them, writes Bruce Nixon. How can we build an engagement model that’s both flexible and a true representation of the business?

August 5, 2013

5 ways to improve change programs

Change management is fundamental in achieving successful business transformation. To improve your probability of success, Dwight Don suggests project managers adopt these 5 strategies for their change program.

June 24, 2013

Celebrating success in a change project

Managers need to acknowledge the past and ensure success is celebrated in a change project, writes Elissa Farrow. They also need to be aware of the different reactions they may encounter to change.

June 10, 2013

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Orientation and communication to support staff through change

In all change projects, managers need to inform, orientate and engage staff. They also need to reinforce change with effective communication, Elissa Farrow reminds us.

June 3, 2013

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Supporting staff through change: Support for managers

Managers need support themselves to best support their staff, writes Elissa Farrow. This is where a senior change consultant comes in. The key to success of a change initiative is a manager having the skills and knowledge to manage their staff through change.

May 28, 2013

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Dissatisfaction and the role of the project manager

At an early age we are taught the difference between needs and wants. This lesson, however, does not prepare us for the reality of change, which is that people must both need and want it for successful transition, writes editor Adeline Teoh.

May 23, 2013

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Fostering participation in a change project

There is a growing trend in active leadership and participation approaches where staff form part of the solution, writes Elissa Farrow. She suggests several ways to foster this participation on your projects.

May 13, 2013

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