Deborah invites business transformation expert Rick Maurer to share vital insights on successful change management. Rick prioritizes five key essentials - starting right, identifying necessary support, grasping what it will take, experimenting and refining, and embedding best practices. During their conversation, Rick talks about creating 'safe emergencies' for people to try new things without fear of failure, importance of training relevant to the project, and embedding best practices to reiterate the new way of working.
 
Episode Hightlights:
03:19 The Three Levels of Resistance
07:53 Getting Started on the Right Foot
11:30 Identifying and Sustaining Support
17:36 The Circus Tent Metaphor: A Unique Approach to Challenges
18:29 The Grand Canyon Challenge: A Personal Journey
18:55 Change Management: The Sunny Day Vision
25:37 Experiment and Refine: The Path to Mastery
29:07 Embedding Best Practices: The Final Essential
30:32 The Power of Sponsorship in Change Initiatives
 
Rick Maurer is an expert advisor, consultant, and coach specializing in guiding senior leaders through organizational change. With his Change without Migraines™ programs, Rick helps leaders navigate complex transformations, sidestepping change fatigue and garnering robust support. His impact spans globally, shaping organizations like Lockheed Martin, Verizon, and the International Monetary Fund.
 
You can connect with Rick in the following ways:
Website: wwww.rickmaurer.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rimaurer
 
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