Change Notes | Issue #7 - May 27, 2020



Blog Graphics (19).png

It looks like it is that time again! Time for another edition of the best items we’ve found from the world of change management, digital transformation, project delivery, learning and development, and beyond. We hope wherever you are the sun is shining and you are well. Thanks for reading!

Digital Leaders Wield Influence at Scale on Today’s Networks

Digital Leaders Wield Influence at Scale on Today’s Networks

The Most Vital Digital Management Skill: Network Leadership

Dion Hinchcliffe reminds us what a remarkable time we are in right now, where most organizations have become almost entirely distributed, yet for the first time still remain largely functional. While that serves us well during this pandemic, he also points out that perhaps the most significant shortfall in becoming virtual organizations is that we haven’t acquired or developed leadership skills that work well in these powerful new digital venues. Dive into this thought-provoking article for some fresh, new takes on leadership.  

Read more » 



Connecting During Crisis: Engaging Your Frontline Workforce

Connecting-During-Crisis-Engaging-Your-Frontline-Workforce--980x653.jpeg

There’s been a lot of talk about the current situation of forced remote work and its impact on employee collaboration, productivity, and engagement. But the discussion has largely been focused on desk-based employees.  Frontline workers, however, are in a completely different boat.  As this pandemic continues to play out, staying informed, and getting regular feedback to and from essential front-line workers will be critical for navigating through these uncertain times. 

Read more » 


What Will a Post-Pandemic, Safety-First Workplace Look (and Feel) Like?

conference-room-768441-e1563315278170-896x398.jpg

Are you considering the logistical details around how to bring your people back into the office? Even if you’re not there yet this article will give you some good food for thought. One of their suggestions is instead of creating cumbersome, tedious protocols that will doubtless fall by the wayside after a few weeks, the better bet may be to instill personal responsibility in each employee. What do you think?  

Read more » 


The Project Manager’s Survival Guide to Leading Teams During a Global Pandemic  

global projects pandemic.jpg

Check out this collection of practical tips for the challenges, old and new, that are facing project managers during our current pandemic.  

Read more » 


The knowledge disruption from fast and frugal innovation in response to COVID-19

Annotation 2020-05-26 152826.png

The need to respond quickly to COVID-19 has given rise to “fast and frugal” innovations in almost every field. For knowledge workers the physical barrier to co-creation posed by social distancing has been mitigated partly through the greater use of digital tools. Indeed, where the COVID-19 pandemic has witnessed the most effective innovation has been in the sharing of new knowledge through social media, transcending the traditional boundaries of knowledge production, dissemination, and consumption. Learn more in this post by Bruce Boyes.  

Read more » 




Where You Can Find Us 

Here at Change 4 Growth we believe in supporting the professional communities we work with and here are a few upcoming events where you can catch us sharing our expertise.  

Blog Graphics (16).png

Powered by Happy Webinar 

Our CEO and best-selling author Beth Thomas is giving a webinar based on her book “Powered by Happy” tomorrow May 28th  at Noon Eastern.

Click here for details and free registration:  Powered By Happy Webinar 



Subscribe to get Change Notes delivered directly to your inbox.