Change Notes #32 May 12th, 2021

Welcome to another Change Notes newsletter! This week we are diving deeper into change management, and how to make larger changes more manageable by breaking it down into small steps. We also look at leadership development and putting our best foot forward for our team. Other articles focus on engaging your team members while also in a digital workspace.

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Break Down Change Management into Small Steps

Change management, for the most part, has always been executed the same ways. However, during the beginning of the pandemic, it had no choice but to change. Companies no longer had the choice to change at a steady pace, but had to act fast. This article focuses on breaking down change management into smaller, more manageable steps to follow through the process. Break Down Change Management into Small Steps (hbr.org)

Change management, for the most part, has always been executed the same ways. However, during the beginning of the pandemic, it had no choice but to change. Companies no longer had the choice to change at a steady pace, but had to act fast. This article focuses on breaking down change management into smaller, more manageable steps to follow through the process.

Break Down Change Management into Small Steps (hbr.org)

Your Leadership Is Contagious— Whether You Know It Or Not

When you are put into a leadership position… people are watching you! They are looking to you for guidance or for an example, but regardless of the reason, you need to put your best foot forward to show them how things should be done. This article goes into details of how people can be more effective leaders everyday to lead by example for their employees. Your Leadership Is Contagious—Whether You Know It Or Not Lolly Daskal

When you are put into a leadership position… people are watching you! They are looking to you for guidance or for an example, but regardless of the reason, you need to put your best foot forward to show them how things should be done. This article goes into details of how people can be more effective leaders everyday to lead by example for their employees.

Your Leadership Is Contagious—Whether You Know It Or Not Lolly Daskal

Why Asking Questions Is the Best Way to Influence Others

You hear it your entire life through school; “If you have a question, someone else is probably wondering the same thing”. After school, this philosophy kind of falls out of practice, but it shouldn’t! Asking questions in the workplace not only clarifies important information, but can change others’ points of view, influence others, and change conversations. This article goes into detail on the importance of asking questions and how it can influence those around you. Why Asking Questions Is the Best Way to Influence Others | Inc.com

You hear it your entire life through school; “If you have a question, someone else is probably wondering the same thing”. After school, this philosophy kind of falls out of practice, but it shouldn’t! Asking questions in the workplace not only clarifies important information, but can change others’ points of view, influence others, and change conversations. This article goes into detail on the importance of asking questions and how it can influence those around you.

Why Asking Questions Is the Best Way to Influence Others | Inc.com

Unlock Your Team’s Best Thinking

Too often in the workplace people do not fully share the ideas they come up with to the group. For whatever reason it may be, employees might not feel comfortable sharing their ideas with their team, even if it might be the best idea in the world. This brief podcast recording details how to break employees out of their shell and encourage a more welcoming environment to brainstorming. Unlock Your Team's Best Thinking - Let's Grow Leaders (letsgrowleaders.com)

Too often in the workplace people do not fully share the ideas they come up with to the group. For whatever reason it may be, employees might not feel comfortable sharing their ideas with their team, even if it might be the best idea in the world. This brief podcast recording details how to break employees out of their shell and encourage a more welcoming environment to brainstorming.

Unlock Your Team's Best Thinking - Let's Grow Leaders (letsgrowleaders.com)

How to Set Yourself Up for Success at a Virtual Conference

Virtual conferencing is almost all we have done for the past year at this point. Even though you are working at home, it is important to set yourself up for success when it comes to each meeting. This article from Learning Solutions gives examples of how to stay professional and engaged at home on a virtual conference. How to Set Yourself Up for Success at a Virtual Conference | Learning Solutions Magazine

Virtual conferencing is almost all we have done for the past year at this point. Even though you are working at home, it is important to set yourself up for success when it comes to each meeting. This article from Learning Solutions gives examples of how to stay professional and engaged at home on a virtual conference.

How to Set Yourself Up for Success at a Virtual Conference | Learning Solutions Magazine