by Patti Blackstaffe | Nov 6, 2018 | Business, Change Initiatives, Change Management, Culture, Innovation, Team, Training, Transformation
In ‘Frustration in your IT dept. – Part 1’, we introduced the new reality where IT is the foundation for your business and noted the emotional responses occurring within IT departments whose structures have not evolved to that awareness. Let’s begin building...
by Patti Blackstaffe | Nov 23, 2017 | Change Management, Communication, Culture, Engagement, Transformation
At last count, I have tracked approximately 136 different organizational change frameworks. Some famous and highly used, some not. It’s kind of like looking at art… Have you ever walked through a museum enjoying and admiring great artwork? Do you remember...
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 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...
by Patti Blackstaffe | Jun 10, 2015 | Change Management, Culture, Executive Agenda, M&A, Transformation
Every company has their own culture – basically, the manner in which employees behave, follow common norms and interact with each other – this includes values, behaviours, assumptions, and the understanding of a common mission. The culture makes up a company’s...
by Patti Blackstaffe | Jun 3, 2015 | Coaching Skills, Conflict, Culture, Engagement, Leadership, Management
First, a short story. Not long ago, a team we are familiar with described their experience with a difficult manager. The frustration level was such that the core team were ready to quit. Their issue? A lying Manager. The team was weary, distrustful, often cranky and...
