Changing strategies? Make sure you've learned the new capabilities you'll need for success!
/Also, networking, taking care of yourself, and Scrum at home; check out my latest collection of interesting business and technology links. I hope they spark new insights for you!
New change strategy requires new capabilities
Successfully implementing critical strategic changes requires building the skills, knowledge, and processes needed to carry out and sustain them. These capabilities lie at the heart an organization’s ability to achieve results. Yet some businesses miss this important step in change management by either assuming that if the strategy is logical, then people will figure out what to do or being so prescriptive about what to do that employees give up and revert old behavior. Developing capabilities requires experimentation, trial and error, and iterative learning to figure out what will work in each organization’s unique culture, functional structure, and environment. This article includes valuable tips and stories that will help you learn more about how to successfully build new capabilities to support the changes you want to see.
How to connect with the right people, even if you don't know them now
The old adage "who you may be more important than what you know" still applies today. Networking to meet business contacts is a critical skill for success. Whether you are starting your network, adding to it, or trying to take it in a different direction, this article provides insight into three proven strategies. The first focuses on how to get specific about the type of people you’d like to meet in order to guide your existing network in identifying connections they can help you make. The second focuses on how to work your way towards connections that may seem unattainable at the outset. The third focuses on connecting far and wide through content generation. Learn how the author built a successful business using all three techniques.
Working through a Personal Crisis
Continuing to perform at work can seem insurmountably difficult when we are experiencing a stressful life event or personal crisis. Fortunately, there are many useful strategies that can help you maintain your balance and your work performance during difficult times. The key is determining what you need to make it through and then communicating your needs to those at work who can support you, like your manager and co-workers. Knowing how to do this in a way that protects your privacy and your boundaries will further help you comfortably navigate relationships during this sensitive time. This article details the steps you can take, principles to remember, and case studies that show how it all can work.
Turning off work at the end of the day
There are many reasons why turning off work is a good thing to do each day. We all know that it's getting harder to do as electronic devices have made us available 24/7. This article outlines a five-step disconnection strategy requiring only 10 -15 minutes per day. According to the authors, "While some of the tips and techniques may not seem new, we’ve found that they can be highly effective when used in sequence and combination, greatly reducing feelings of stress and improving work-life balance.'. Read more and try it out. Let us know how it works for you.
Love work so much you want to bring it home? Every household could use some Scrum!
This author's family has been using Scrum to manage their housework for the past year and a half. Is their house cleaner as a result? Find out more about how Scrum can work at home and learn lessons that can improve your Scrum in the workplace.
