by Patti Blackstaffe | Nov 21, 2017 | Change Management, Transformation
We are the most comfortable with our own thoughts, ideas, and decisions. It gets uncomfortable when those are shared with others. More people shake things up, people make things messy, people don’t always choose our way – we add others, and it gets harder,...
by Patti Blackstaffe | Jul 10, 2017 | Change Initiatives, Change Management, Experiential Design, Leadership, Transformation
The point in the image to the left is clear about human experience: What you design for people, and the experience they prefer are often two separate things. In change management, this is significant, because when change rolls out to the organization, utilization is...
by Patti Blackstaffe | Jul 6, 2017 | Bullying, Change Management, Conflict, Culture, Leadership, Transformation
Much has been said in magazines, articles, blogs, and on social media regarding Silicon Valley’s recent gender issues. With the resignation of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, and the recent resignation of Silicon Valley investor Dave McClure from 500 Startups, we...
by Patti Blackstaffe | Apr 12, 2017 | Change Management, Engagement, Management
In Project management, just like a great story, there are three main stages. Start (setting, characters, goal) PMI – initiating Do (plot and climax) PMI – planning, executing, monitor & control Finish (discovery, how the hero is changed) PMI –...
by Patti Blackstaffe | Apr 8, 2017 | Change Management, Culture, Executive Agenda, Leadership, Management, Team Building
Change Mangement is all about people strategy, from sponsor to front lines. Because of this, we get to meet many caring people who want nothing more than to do a great job and help the team find success. One piece of advice for senior management teams and sponsors is...
