Change Management Open Source Project - a resource for those who care about change in organizations

Change Management Open Source Project

a resource for those who care about change in organizations

If you’re really interested in leading change or consult with those who are, connect with us!

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Welcome.

Well over 300 people from some twenty-five countries have signed up for this change open source project. The range of professions and interests regarding change is quite broad. I think you'll find a t least a few people who share your interests. Hint: start a discussion and find out who else is interested in the same change issues as you.

Here are some of the things you'll find on this site :

* Discussion Forum where people ask engaging and provocative questions. A great place to explore ideas. (See a list of discussions just below this welcome message.) And you'll notcie tha tone of the members provides a link to her free e-book, Leading After Layoffs. It is good and well worth reading.

* Introduction to Change without Migraines e-book. And like everything else, it is free. (See CWOM Materials in menu bar. By the way, CWOM stands for Change without Migraines.)

Short videos that explain the theory behind my Change without Migraines theory

* And an ever-growing list of Podcasts. Most of these are interviews with thought leaders and managers/executives who lead change. (CWOM Materials.)

My hope is that as people join they will add ideas and resources so we can all learn from each other. Please consider joining.

Rick Maurer

Forum

Free e-book on Leading after Layoffs 13 Replies

Started by Wendy Mack. Last reply by Wendy Mack Feb 6.

How to convince a risisting user with the new system? 2 Replies

Started by kmm. Last reply by kmm Jan 28.

Competent universities and business schools in change management 2 Replies

Started by Christophe Lastennet. Last reply by Christophe Lastennet Jan 25.

OK, we are all here, now what?? 4 Replies

Started by Tom Stratton. Last reply by Debra Brosan Jan 19.

Jean Bartunek asks -- Is OD Dying? 6 Replies

Started by Rick Maurer. Last reply by Robert Bryan Dec. 18, 2009.

Rick's Big Question about Change: What are you looking for right now that's missing from all the books, etc? 67 Replies

Started by Rick Maurer. Last reply by Robert Bryan Nov. 20, 2009.

Making change stick 10 Replies

Started by Jacques Snyman. Last reply by Rick Sherwood Oct. 15, 2009.

Measuring Change 10 Replies

Started by Nathan Greeno. Last reply by Rick Sherwood Oct. 15, 2009.

Using Wiki to Create Change Management Guidelines in Organizations 9 Replies

Started by Rick Maurer. Last reply by Rick Maurer Oct. 8, 2009.

Change Management Applications

Started by Paul Sep. 28, 2009.

Blog Posts

Coaching Session with Rick on Leading Change

I am updating my book, Beyond the Wall of Resistance and adding a chapter on assessing how the leader's beliefs about change have a huge impact on his/her own behavior and on the actions of those who must support the change. My hope is that the chapter will help the leader create a framework and skills which will allow him/her to lead change more effectively.

I need a few volunteers to work with me on this. I will provide two group coaching sessions over the phone. Your only cost will be… Continue

Posted by Rick Maurer on January 21, 2010 at 6:18am — 3 Comments

5 change leadership resolutions for 2010

New year, new decade, new changes: M&A's, strategy changes, new markets, new products, new customers, new sustainable development policies, new ERP/Information systems. Everywhere is more change. Here are 5 new year's resolutions for better anticipating, preparing, leading and managing change in 2010:

1. Assess your Change Capacity: to prepare change implementation, analyse its strategic compatibility, attractiveness and i… Continue

Posted by Christophe Lastennet on January 20, 2010 at 4:51am

What will make this a better site and online community?

My question to you is in the title of this post. Given that we've probably tapped the technical limitations and possibilities of this site, what will make the Change Management Open Source Project better in 2010? Thanks. - Rick

Posted by Rick Maurer on December 17, 2009 at 6:53pm — 2 Comments

Change Capacity: What Makes Change Easy or Difficult

With a success rate for change initiatives as low as 30%, you may say there is no such thing as an easy change to implement. The assumption is certainly a good one to have to make sure you don't underestimate your change management efforts required. Some changes prove to be more difficult than others to implement. It can be because of the nature of the change, its depth, the context, the way it is managed and the level of preparation.

As soon as the vision of the change becomes clear, several q… Continue

Posted by Christophe Lastennet on November 24, 2009 at 6:28am

Leading Transformation Requires a Different Attitude!

Leaders who successfully transformed their organizations and achieved sustainable excellence have a different attitude. In fact, they differ in their attitudes and motivations from other effective leaders in seven ways:

1. Transformational CEOs are less likely to think that having sole responsibility is important.

2. Transformational CEOs are more likely to want to evolve or change and drive continuous improvement.

3. Transformational CEOs concentrate on the past and use experience to make de… Continue

Posted by Chuck Appleby on November 4, 2009 at 9:53pm

The good boss

A new boss at my day job, and my life improves dramatically. Each day he has a compliment for me, like "Wow, most folks I discuss with this don't grasp it as well as you do," or "you are right on target-keep doing it." We share ideas, approaches and techniques used in our positions. He supports me in personal issues, and protects me from unreasonable demands. This is so new and different.

I've been back at the corporate world performing tasks that are just on the edge of my competence. The role… Continue

Posted by Betty Myers on October 24, 2009 at 9:26am

Overcoming a Mindset. Changing the Meeting Industry

This is such a talented group. I hope we can change the world!
After a brief intro, I'll tell you about some assistance I need to
revolutionize the way meetings are held.

I'm an OD consultant, professional speaker, practicing psychologist,
and author. My web site www.thrival.com spells out my services
and clients, as does the more recent www.innertude.com. I live in
Longmont, Colorado, 33 miles from Rocky Mountain National Forest --
ski, hike, bicycle, and play racquetball.

My most recent book… Continue

Posted by Paul O. Radde, Ph.D. on September 21, 2009 at 12:44pm — 6 Comments

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