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 to the Change Management Open Source Project

This site grew to over 1000 members from around the world. Sadly, we outgrew this platform. So we have moved the discussions, videos, podcasts with experts, and conversations to Facebook.

You can access the homepage without being a member of Facebook. But to access all the free resources you must be a member (also free) and click "like" button to like the page and gain access.

Sorry for the inconvenience, but I think you'll like the new site.


Click here to be immediately directed to Facebook.  (If you don't have a Facebook you'll be prompted to sign up -- but again, it's free.  If you are already a Facebook user, make sure you are logged in and then join the conversation, browse the resources and more! 

See you there! 

What You'll Find on This Site

Welcome.

Nearly 750 people from some thirty countries have joined 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 a 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

The Culture of Lean 50 Replies

Started by Rick Maurer. Last reply by Brian Buck Nov 14, 2011.

"Draw Me Closer or Push me away" 5 Replies

Started by Tom Stratton. Last reply by Tom Stratton Sep 6, 2011.

A compelling "figure" (aka topic)

Started by Tom Stratton Sep 6, 2011.

The First 100 Days of Sustainable Change 24 Replies

Started by Chris Phillips-Maund. Last reply by Chris Phillips-Maund Feb 6, 2011.

Change Maturity model - or what an org has to go through to become "change agile"? 1 Reply

Started by Sharon Richmond. Last reply by John McKenzie Feb 4, 2011.

Jean Bartunek asks -- Is OD Dying? 13 Replies

Started by Rick Maurer. Last reply by Phil Clark Feb 4, 2011.

Fears about personal change 1 Reply

Started by Paul O. Radde, Ph.D.. Last reply by Phil Clark Feb 4, 2011.

Dimensions of Change 3 Replies

Started by James Taylor, CPE, CPMM. Last reply by James Taylor, CPE, CPMM Feb 2, 2011.

Competent universities and business schools in change management 4 Replies

Started by Christophe Lastennet. Last reply by Pascal Vanden Bossche Nov 12, 2010.

Reasons that 70% of changes still fail - and what we can do about it 12 Replies

Started by Rick Maurer. Last reply by Rick Maurer Sep 13, 2010.

Blog Posts

Management Of Change (MOC) Ebook 3rd Edition

A lot of advice about Change management out there when a company is implementing change. Not as much out there like this Ebook by renown author Ian Sutton, about how to deal with change that is uninvited by a company, but has to be dealt with. Management of Change (MOC) Ebook provides guidance as to how such a program can be implemented and maintained within the overall structure of an operational…

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Posted by Don Fitchett on January 3, 2012 at 8:10pm

Analyzing the Failure Rate

On my second pass through 'Beyond...' and I just got hit with a ton of bricks.

P 91, Referring to the McKinsey study, a thought:

Let's assume that the 80% of the leader's message is accurate with respect to the change being considered. If I read the quote correctly, then that message hits, at best, 20% of the work force's primary motivators. Using decision theory, the simple math suggests that the expected outcome of what's really needed comes in at…

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Posted by Stephen Stark on August 6, 2010 at 12:00am

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… Continue

Posted by Rick Maurer on January 21, 2010 at 9:18am — 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,… Continue

Posted by Christophe Lastennet on January 20, 2010 at 7:51am

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 9:53pm — 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… Continue

Posted by Christophe Lastennet on November 24, 2009 at 9:28am

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… Continue

Posted by Chuck Appleby on November 5, 2009 at 12:53am — 3 Comments

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… Continue

Posted by Betty Myers on October 24, 2009 at 12:26pm

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,… Continue

Posted by Paul O. Radde, Ph.D. on September 21, 2009 at 3:44pm — 6 Comments

 
 
 

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