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Deanne's message
Article -The Ostrich and the Fisherman
Resources
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"Change Management is a structured approach to change in individuals, teams, organisations and societies that enables the transition from a current state to a desired future state"
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Inspiring Quotations
“You need to be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one another, everybody wins.” Jim Stovall
A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts. Richard Branson
Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage. Victor Kiam
The business schools reward difficult complex behaviour more than simple behaviour, but simple behaviour is more effective. Warren Buffett
If we wait for the moment when everything, absolutely everything is ready, we shall never begin. Ivan Turgenev
It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end. Ursula Le Guin
Minds are like parachutes - they only function when open. Thomas Dewar
The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority. Kenneth Blanchard
Whenever an individual or a business decides that success has been attained, progress stops. Thomas J Watson
Take heed: you do not find what you do not seek. English Proverb
The best way to inspire people to superior performance is to convince them by everything you do and by your everyday attitude that you are wholeheartedly supporting them. Harold Geneen
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Welcome back! The long awaited Easter break is over and Quarter 2 is whizzing along as, no doubt are your plans and initiatives to accelerate efficiency and growth now and throughout the rest of the year
I don't know about you but I don't want to talk about the global economic crisis. It already gets enough air time creating sufficient doom and gloom. What I am going to do is pose one question: What are you doing about it within your sphere of influence? I recently heard a thought provoking tale and have expanded it for this issues article “The Ostrich and the Fisherman”. It's simplistic yet gives some real food for thought. Read it, reflect on it and check out your response to it and what is going on around you. Are you an ostrich with his head buried firmly in the sand hoping it’ll all go away or are you a fisherman casting your net so as to maximize your catch?
Once you’re done reflecting use our new Assessment Wheel for Effective Change. Fill in the form and let the tool help you focus your efforts where they’re most needed. It’s always easier to do what you know well but there’s much more to gain when you work on those weaker areas. Don’t forget to refer back to our 10 Tips for Effective Change to really make a difference. If you don’t have a copy let us know, we’ll be happy to forward it.
Until next time keep your head above the sand and your net at the ready! Deanne Earle, Unlike Before Ltd
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Is your head in the sand or are you casting your net wide?
There once lived an Ostrich called Ollie and a fisherman called Fred. They didn’t know each other and lived very different lives. They had one thing in common: they both ran their own businesses. Unfortunately Ollie had a problem. A problem so entrenched in his psyche that he wasn’t necessarily even aware of it. Ollie suffered from Ostrich Syndrome and his business suffered as a result. He constantly wondered why everything always seemed to go wrong or be particularly difficult and couldn’t figure out how to change the status quo. Fred however had a different approach. He knew what was going on in and around his business. He worked hard and was able to cope reasonably well with the rough and the smooth. His awareness and his knowledge meant he could adapt, shift and change depending on what worked for his market and his business. This tale is very simple yet equally applicable in today’s world. Some businesses survive and others don’t. The difference between survival and failure is wide and varied. This article takes a simple look at characteristics. Read on and see how the characteristics of Ollie and Fred helped or hindered their ability to change. Cast your net wide and see what happens!
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Effective change resources
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“Who Moved My Cheese" by Dr Spencer Johnson
When was the last time you read it? Have you read it at all? Why do we think it’s an effective change resource? A colleague of mine in Australia describes it as the ‘quintessential easy to grasp change book’ and I completely agree with him. It reminds us that change isn’t some new phenomenon inflicting itself on the business sector. Change has and always will be present; our reaction and response to it is where the difference occurs.
To quote Amazon.co.uk ‘The point of the story is that we have to be alert to changes in the cheese and be prepared to go running off in search of new sources of cheese when the cheese we have runs out.’ We couldn’t have said it better ourselves! Read it, re-read it, refresh yourself with its simplicity, and pass it on to others.
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Assessment Wheel for Effective Change
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For those of you who missed our earlier announcement, we have created an experiential self assessment process called Assessment Wheel for Effective Change. It is a quick and simple 8 step process for you to analyse your own success rate when managing change. We've designed this assessment wheel to enable an honest self-appraisal of how change is or is not being managed within your organisation. Once completed you will have a graphical representation of the areas where improvements or a different approach is needed separated clearly from those that are functioning well. From there strategies can be reviewed, goals can be defined, plans can be established, budgeted and resourced, and actions progressed all based on your own appraisal. Why not have others in your organisation do the exercise too? You may be surprised by the varying perceptions of what is and is not working well according to other equally honest appraisals. |
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Effective change – Shameless Plug
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Deanne Earle believes in providing people with opportunities and a supportive environment so as to realise their full potential. Adept at evaluating business unit effectiveness against best practice she can quickly help you balance individual performance and productivity against strategic and operational objectives for improved day-to-day operational self-sufficiency.
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Unlike Before Ltd are specialists in effecting change in complex or crisis organisational transition and project situations. We work internationally to assist progressive organisations and individuals through a practical transformation process that inspires and delivers tangible outcomes.
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