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DANGER - EXISTING MODEL BREAKER

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Kevin Coleman Subject Matter Expert, Author, Speaker and Strategic Advisor| - Insights Pa, United States
Breaking existing models is hazardous. Many people immediately go on the offensive and attack because of the disruption that is likely to occur with their models and their perception of value that they bring to organizations.

Do you believe that is normal?

What is the best way to handle these types of attacks?
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Before changing or bending any rules, secure buy-in from the team by showing them what benefits new models will introduces and the added value for those models.
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1 reply by Stéphane Parent
Oct 15, 2018 6:16 PM
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There can be a bit of a chicken-and-egg situation, Rami. Sometimes you have to show something before people will trust and follow you. I always look at a quick, easy win to get the ball rolling with more stakeholders.
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Keith Novak Tukwila, Wa, United States
Since there are many different types of models, the answer to this question is highly dependent on the situation. Models are simplified representations of some type of system of interest that allow us to gain some understanding of that system. While in some cases it might be better to evolve a current model to a future state in incremental steps, sometimes the model just doesn't work anymore, such as when there is a fundamental change in the business environment (e.g. regulations change, new technology, etc.) . In that case, it might be best to discard the old model altogether or significantly re-architect it, and get on with the process of dealing with change and disruption. Helping others understand the need for a major change will go a long way to getting buy-in from those affected. We're not doing this TO you; we're doing it FOR you.
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Stéphane Parent Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker Prince Edward Island, Canada
Oct 15, 2018 10:51 AM
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Before changing or bending any rules, secure buy-in from the team by showing them what benefits new models will introduces and the added value for those models.
There can be a bit of a chicken-and-egg situation, Rami. Sometimes you have to show something before people will trust and follow you. I always look at a quick, easy win to get the ball rolling with more stakeholders.
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Vincent Guerard Coach - Trainer - Speaker - Advisor| Freelance Mont-Royal, Quebec, Canada
Incremental approach to change in a model, work better in my opinion. Starting with a quick win might be a good way.
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