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Becoming a Real Change Leader

An effective leader in today's fast moving world needs to understanding the in's and out's, and the up's and down's of change. I refer to this as
Change Dynamics. That is, to see things from a number of different perspectives and balance the impact of a diverse range of actions. This ensures that ego doesn't get in the way of doing what the situation requires. It allows everyday spirituality to be a force for change alongside customer demand, statutory requirements and organisational needs.

Practical Action
Nomatter what your profession or position, you gain by having a deeper understanding of change and how to make it happen in a balanced and meaningful way. This website is designed to be a resource to help you achieve this balance so that you can shift from 'comfort zone' to 'change zone' with the minimum of stress. After all, you are looking for change that makes a real difference everyday, everywhere and in everything you do. There can be no change while talk substitutes for action..

xxxxxxxxx "We are what we repeatedly do". Aristotle

A Real Change Leader uses simple, clear and direct language that is action orientated. Objections to change are just barriers to overcome, not reasons not to try. This is why the CLEAR Model is so effective, it shifts the focus of behaviour and communication from getting compliance to commiting to purpose. It helps you and your team avoid the complexity that stiffles action.

New Thinking
Be aware. The ChangeZone is not a place for the faint hearted. It will challenge your thinking and confront you with new ideas. For example, real change requires you to think systemically, or to see the patterns and relationships between things. For example, analysing work from the outside-in requires a systems approach to Process Mapping that becomes a powerful tool for improving the way your work works. That's why real change requires a dynamic approach, one that balances the forces that make up the whole when seen from all directions..

"By citizens I mean those who love the existing order; for those
who daily desire change are rebels and traitors". Petrarch

There is a wealth of research suggests that a change in behaviour is an effective way to shift attitudes, and that to really know something you have to have experienced it for yourself. The thinking and the action need to happen at the same time. Hence the trend towards action learning, reality TV and dare I say it - coaching. I use Change Labs to secure a team's commitment to action and learning in real time that results in change that is mutually beneficial. They can be followed up with After Action Reviews to reflect on what worked and what didn't, and to clarify what needs to be done differently next time.

Change is now an integral part of daily life. In the Change Zone you will find practical tools, examples of good practice, on-line resources and e-mail communities waiting to support your learning about change.Try viewing change as your friend, and you will find ways of making it happen in controlled and meaningful ways.

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