What’s your organization’s change capability?

Two factors influence change fatigue and burnout, yet are often overlooked when implementing multiple change initiatives. They are: organizational change capability operational capacity for change The good news is that when you know and build your change capability and operational capacity, you can implement multiple changes without burnout and change fatigue.
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The Change Leader’s Book Club: Perception It’s Not What You Think

Welcome to the Change Leader's Book Club. In this series of posts, I introduce and share insights from some of my favourite books. Each post and video explores a topic that will help you create healthy, sustainable change. I'm kicking off with "Perception How our Bodies Shape our Minds" by Dennis Proffitt.
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Think Systems for Organizational Growth and Sustainable Change

Do you feel overwhelmed with the amount of change in your organization? Yet, as a leader, you feel you have no choice but to change constantly. Creating an organization that can use change to drive growth and performance, with healthy, engaged employees, is a game-changer. But it can't be done by bombarding your employees with one change initiative after another.
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Do Your Actions Demonstrate Your Employees Value.

Have you ever travelled with a toddler? Our family's recent trip to Portugal, which included my 17-month-old grandson, reminded me of its joys and challenges. The trip also reminded me of the difference between espousing a set of values and demonstrating them through your actions.
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80% of Your Organization’s Success Depends on Navigating the Whitespace

Have you ever bought a new piece of equipment, with the expectation that it would solve a problem or deliver an. exceptional result, then been disappointed? If so, you're not alone, and it's because you overlooked the critical second dimension of change. The Whitespace..
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Three Traps that Create the Belief Employees Are Resistant to Change

Resistance to change is often cited as one of the biggest obstacles to change. However, it doesn't need to be. You can prevent it. In many cases, what leaders experience as "resistance" is not resistance at all. It's the predictable outcome of how change is framed, communicated, and led. When leaders misinterpret normal human responses, they can unintentionally create the very resistance they are trying to eliminate.
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Innovative Slump? These words might be blocking it

Efficiency. That's the word that my private clients most often use when they talk about change in their organization. It's their why for their change initiatives. No matter where my client is within the organization, CEO, manager, supervisor, they all talk about efficiency. It sounds really good on paper. Everyone wants an organization that runs smoothly using less effort and resources.
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3 Hidden Truths to Sustainable Change

When it comes to change, there are three truths that determine if people will move towards something new or away from it.
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Keeping Your Emotions in Check

We tend to view emotions negatively, especially when discussing business decisions. People who show emotions are seen as soft, volatile, or unprofessional. Those who appear stoic are often seen as strong leaders.
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Articles

Turner Change Management

What is Organizational Change Management?

Organizational change management is the process used to help…
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The “Law” of Organizational Change

By Dr. Dawn-Marie Turner, MEd, CMC Last month our national…
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The Fallacy of Resistance to Change

Dawn-Marie Turner, PhD Imagine organizational change where the…
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