Entries by Amanda Turner

When Do You Use Change Management?

You probably think that the only time you need change management is during a major project. But it’s exactly that reason that so many leaders struggle to get changes adopted.

Using Mindfulness to Navigate Change

When I bring up the idea of mindfulness with my clients, I can still get a few eye rolls. I have had leaders refer to it as fluffy or soft. Although I have noticed that’s been changing over the past few years.

One reason for the change is the overwhelming amount of evidence demonstrating the concrete benefits of mindfulness. The economic and human benefits of practicing mindfulness in the workplace are hard to ignore.

Stop Waiting For Your Change to Happen

Several years ago, while travelling in Italy, we visited a winery outside the city of Cortona. The family has been making wine for generations. It was one of several we saw during our time in Italy. Although most of the wineries had adopted modern wine-making practices, one thing was common. Despite the modern equipment, all the owners talked about the need for patience.

Is the Way You Talk About Change Creating Resistance?

The language of resistance is hurting your organizational change efforts and other efforts to enable change. That’s because the language we use to describe any situation or event influences our perception, beliefs, and the actions we will or won’t take. And those actions directly impact the outcome of your change initiative.