We're looking forward to hearing your thoughts about the webinar, comments on the book and questions for the author - Gina Abudi
From Amazon: In today's increasingly competitive global marketplace, organizations that do not regularly undertake change initiatives will find it difficult, if not impossible, to continue to be successful long term. This guide explains how to develop a continuous improvement culture of change that will be perceived by employees as a valuable opportunity instead of something negative to worry about and resist. It outlines a strategic project management approach for ensuring successful implementation and desired results, and includes mini case studies, tips, and practical examples.
The book: ISBN-13: 978-1604271331 ISBN-10: 1604271337
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Nhlanhla NxumaloFunctional Manager| HLTC groupJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Thank David I would like to begin by changing my self positively first Saving Changes...
Gina AbudiPresident| Abudi Consulting LLCAmherst, Nh, United States
Based on the webinar, what do you see as some of your potential challenges in looking at projects from a change perspective and engaging your stakeholders in the people-side of change?
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2 replies by Ezara Penning and Gina Abudi
Mar 05, 2018 4:55 PM
Ezara Penning
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Gina -
In response to your question, one potential challenge will be to engage others in change by focusing more on the emotional side rather than the rational side when discussing change. Another challenge will be to develop a supportive environment that both welcomes and embraces change.
Mar 05, 2018 5:01 PM
Gina Abudi
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That can be a challenge, Ezara. It is not always easy to focus on the emotional side.Sometimes it is not comfortable for people or it may be that it is difficult to find an emotional connection. Often the logical comes through easily. If we don't understand much about the change ourselves, we need to learn more to even begin to craft an "emotional" message. And your second challenge is another good one! If we are working in an environment that does not welcome and embrace change - we need to find a way to welcome change in our own area of control. For example, if I lead a team, I may be able to structure an environment for the group that welcomes and embraces change even if the organization as a whole does not. Thanks for responding to me!
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Ezara PenningSystems Administrator I| Lincoln Land Community CollegeSpringfield, Il, United States
The webinar was very insightful and provides a good introduction to the book. Saving Changes...
Ezara PenningSystems Administrator I| Lincoln Land Community CollegeSpringfield, Il, United States
Feb 22, 2018 6:27 AM
Replying to Gina Abudi
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Based on the webinar, what do you see as some of your potential challenges in looking at projects from a change perspective and engaging your stakeholders in the people-side of change?
Gina -
In response to your question, one potential challenge will be to engage others in change by focusing more on the emotional side rather than the rational side when discussing change. Another challenge will be to develop a supportive environment that both welcomes and embraces change. Saving Changes...
Gina AbudiPresident| Abudi Consulting LLCAmherst, Nh, United States
Feb 22, 2018 6:27 AM
Replying to Gina Abudi
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Based on the webinar, what do you see as some of your potential challenges in looking at projects from a change perspective and engaging your stakeholders in the people-side of change?
That can be a challenge, Ezara. It is not always easy to focus on the emotional side.Sometimes it is not comfortable for people or it may be that it is difficult to find an emotional connection. Often the logical comes through easily. If we don't understand much about the change ourselves, we need to learn more to even begin to craft an "emotional" message. And your second challenge is another good one! If we are working in an environment that does not welcome and embrace change - we need to find a way to welcome change in our own area of control. For example, if I lead a team, I may be able to structure an environment for the group that welcomes and embraces change even if the organization as a whole does not. Thanks for responding to me! Saving Changes...
Nhlanhla NxumaloFunctional Manager| HLTC groupJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Thanks David. To be quite honest i was afraid. I would like to consider this as a learning curve
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1 reply by Gina Abudi
Mar 06, 2018 6:45 AM
Gina Abudi
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Hello Nhlanhla - looking forward to your questions or thoughts as you read the book.
Saving Changes...
Gina AbudiPresident| Abudi Consulting LLCAmherst, Nh, United States
Mar 06, 2018 4:58 AM
Replying to Nhlanhla Nxumalo
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Thanks David. To be quite honest i was afraid. I would like to consider this as a learning curve
Hello Nhlanhla - looking forward to your questions or thoughts as you read the book. Saving Changes...
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