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24.01.2022 Stakeholder engagement drives change management success Lets face it - Change Management can be difficult. Even the best prepared change programs can have glitches, and often the issues that cause what may have seemed like a perfect change plan to flounder, are often not immediately obvious. While Project Managers focus on the processes of change, they often have more tangible deliverables and can forecast accordingly. They focus on timelines, budgets, plans, milestones etc...Continue reading

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23.01.2022 "Are you really happy at work?" This question can often elicit uncomfortable silence. And how you answer it may well depend on who is listening. If your boss was within ear shot you would probably say 'Oh yes, I love my job" whether you meant it or not. If you were at a dinner party and you were sure no one there knew your boss, your answer might be "To be honest I don't really like my job". And if your partner was asking, the answer could well be "@#$% no"!... I'm sure there are many people that do genuinely like their jobs, and they should consider themselves very lucky. I recently read that 60% of Australians are unhappy at work. That's a pretty high statistic. And a sad one at that, literally. We spend so much time at work, is it not our right to enjoy this time? How much more productive would we actually be if we enjoyed our working environment? Why do a lot of companies just assume that if staff actually like work, if they have fun at work, then they can't possibly be productive while at work? Happiness at work means different things to different people. For some, a good paycheck makes them happy. Others may enjoy the social aspect of work, and yet others may be happy when they get recognition at work. Some prefer a casual working environment, and others prefer a more formal working environment. Regardless, happiness at work can be a combination of many varying factors, and the sad reality is that 60% of us are apparently not happy at work. I recently finished a contract at a company where one of their values was that it was 'a great place to work'. While I would be thrilled to be able to outline all of the reasons why this statement is not true for me personally (and almost everyone that worked in my department), this is not the forum to do that. Admittedly, it would be cathartic to provide a list of items that prove that this place was in fact, not a great place to work, however, I prefer to focus on how companies can actually focus their energy towards actually being a great place to work. I'm excited because I know, for a fact, that it is actually very simple for organisations, no matter how large or small, to become a great place to work. They don't just need to put it on their value statement because they want to look good to the public, they can actually live and breathe this cultural shift and create a positive, wonderful, awesome and terrific environment, using just a few simple strategies. During this week I am going to be posting a number of articles that focus on how to make the workplace a happy one. If you have any input in the meantime, or would like to provide examples and / or quotes that I can include, please send me a private message as I would really love to be able to add them to this series. Here's to a happier workplace. :)

22.01.2022 Hands up if you have had a job interview in the past? Yes, I can see you all have. Now keep your hand up if you were asked a lot of questions about your background, your salary expectations, your skill set etc. Oh good, all of you. Please continue to keep your hand up if you were nervous during the interview. OK, a lot of you were....Continue reading

20.01.2022 In keeping with the 'are you happy at work?' theme, let's look at some of the factors that can contribute to being happy at work. Over the next few days I will discuss ideas that can make the workplace better, but in order to do that, perhaps first it is important to focus on some of the aspects that can impact negatively on the working environment - in this article I discuss how supervisors can really create a stressful environment for their staff. Let's consider the follow...Continue reading

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16.01.2022 http://www.initiativeworks.com//to-on-site-or-off-site-tha The latest blog addresses the question - do you run your training program on or off site?

15.01.2022 Activity Based Working is the future of work. It's time to become the future and embrace this new possibility for what it is - an opportunity to become more productive, build stronger working relationships and encourage a culture of trust and collaboration in our work Read more here... https://www.initiativeworks.com//how-activity-based-workin

14.01.2022 30 Dr Seuss quotes that will change your life (if you want them to)

14.01.2022 The 5 habits of highly effective change managers Dr Stephen Covey got it right when he wrote the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People in 1989. - a best seller that has sold over 25 million copies around the world since. The habits highlighted in the book were readily adopted by many successful people around the world.... What then, would some of the habits of highly effective Change Managers be? Listed below are just some that may contribute to not only a successful change program, but also to becoming a highly effective and highly successful Change Manager: 1. Seek first to understand A highly effective Change Manager understands people.They recognise the change process can be difficult and has many layers.They genuinely want to help others and recognise change is all about people.They understand that while the process of change itself is important, the human aspect is far more important and needs constant attention 2. Communicate Effectively Change Management is all about communication.Staff need to be kept informed regularly about changes within the organisation.Not only is the actual communication process critical, the manner in which communication is undertaken is also a contributing factor to the success of a change program. Highly effective Change Managers have a clear vision for the change, and are able to clearly communicate that every day 3. Lead by example Successful and effective Change Managers know how to influence others in a positive way because they lead by example.They are motivating and encouraging and this automatically results in respect from others and for others 4. Obstacles - what obstacles? Having a positive mindset means you never see obstacles you just see other ways of having to get things done.A highly effective Change Manager looks for the good in everything and when faced with what others may perceive as an obstacle, they just try to find new and innovative ways of doing things and doing them right 5. Strive to be better Highly effective and truly successful Change Managers know that they are always learning, and while they can set great examples and act as well-respected and admired leaders, they also recognise that they can learn a lot from others too.They look for ways to improve what they know, what they are doing, and look for better ways, methods and processes.They understand that the change world is always changing itself, and being aware of new methodologies, perhaps even creating new ones, and continuously improving themselves by investing in their own professional development is yet another aspect of being the best in their field What habits would you add to this list?

11.01.2022 5:5=100 You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream CS Lewis Are you getting a bit stale? Has your career lost its gloss? Not so excited about going in to the office anymore?... It happens to the best of us. The great news is, we can get that excitement back, and its easier than you think Do you remember when you first started out in your career, and how bright-eyed you felt going in to work every day? You may have just finished University or school and were raring to get to work every day, couldnt wait to learn new things What has changed? Our thirst for learning has probably been pushed back, and usually through no fault of our own. Work demands, family and life demands, often take precedence over our own training and professional development and we often forget how instrumental it actually is to our working careers. We actually thrive in learning new things, having new challenges, and getting our groove back when it comes to our working lives could be as easy as increasing our professional development involvement. Some industries are regulated and require professionals to get a certain number of points or hours per year in order to maintain their registration. Its a real shame that people sometimes look at this as a burden or a chore, instead of embracing it as an opportunity to learn new and innovative ways to do their own job, or get new knowledge or skills that will set them ahead of their competitors. If youre feeling stale and bored at work, maybe you just need to inject some new learning and challenges and invest in your professional development. Maybe this is even a new opportunity to get qualified in a new career, set new goals and dream new dreams Try this: Create a NEW YOU PLAN. Invest 5% of your salary and 5% of your time towards your professional development. Im pretty sure it will add up to 100% more satisfaction for you in your current job role, or at least towards your new found career dream its the 5:5=100 rule, and it works. Try it and let me know how you get on :)

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08.01.2022 Thank you for liking this page - it is my latest venture and I am looking forward to providing great content over the coming months for you all :) Cheers - Alicia

08.01.2022 Want to know more about what the 'Happy at Work' Initiative is? Check out a podcast I recently recorded with my good friend Nikolaus Beattie - Educator/Recalcitrant here: http://www.initiativeworks.com/the-happy-at-work-initiative/

05.01.2022 Why Change Managers need 'Human Skills' Soft skills, hard skills, people skills... We all know that it is important to have a multitude of skills when it comes to being successful in business, and in particular, when working with others.... Change Managers need to have all of the above, and to add to this list, they also need 'Human Skills'. 'Human skills', I believe, go well beyond what we once thought of as 'soft skills'. If you look up the definition of 'soft skills', you will see this response: noun plural noun: soft skills personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people So while 'soft skills' allow us to work with others, and focus on how we interact with them, 'human skills' allow us the ability to see things from another perspective - they allow empathy, understanding and genuine communication with others on a much higher level than any soft skill can. As Change Managers, we need to develop and use our human skills on a regular basis. That's why 'Empathy Maps' and 'Stakeholder Personas' were created. Because we need to put ourselves in the shoes of those that are experiencing change, and work with them to help drive and embed the change. And human skills, which include Emotional Intelligence (EQ), empathy, authenticity, sincerity and a genuine interest in others (to name a few) will go a long way towards helping Change Managers implement a successful change program. These human skills all form part of our 'Personal Brand' - who we are, who others see, who we want to be. Without these human skills, we cannot run a successful change program, because we cannot see, feel or understand what is going on for others. If you're working on a change initiative at the moment, take the time to do an audit of your own human skills and identify areas where you may need further development. If you're training Change Agents to help drive a change program, ensure their professional development includes focus on the human skills they will need to be advocates for the change - by working on these areas, you will find the chance of success of the program to be much higher.

05.01.2022 A huge thank you to Nikolaus Beattie - Educator/Recalcitrant, Rob Schafer, Kate B and Matt Dunham for taking the time to speak with me about what makes a 'great place to work'... https://youtu.be/9n9joH7Vtvk

05.01.2022 Great talk today at MNM Institute :)

04.01.2022 Check out our website for more information on what we do! www.initiativeworks.com

02.01.2022 Leading a successful change program Change Management is increasingly becoming a key feature of organisational culture. Companies often have to move quickly to keep up with competitors, media and their own markets, as consumer needs have become less predictable and far more demanding over the past few decades. While organisations try to use innovative business models to meet the challenges associated with change management, the success rate of major change initiatives tends t...Continue reading

01.01.2022 I suck at being an Entrepreneur If you asked me to describe myself, one response might be, I'm an aspiring entrepreneur. It would be a hesitant answer. Depending on who is looking and the angle of the camera pointed at me, the lighting, time of day and even the season, I could be an actual entrepreneur or I could be considered a complete flop. What I mean by that is simply that in the eyes of one person I may be considered a hugely successful businessperson, and in the eyes...Continue reading