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"Embracing change requires you yourself to experience the changes you’re asking your organization to undergo."
Our client is now desperately hoping his division’s leaders will embrace change, maybe even a Blue Ocean Strategy. They’ve reached a dangerous tipping point that could risk the future of their business.
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“Tch, tch,” clucked Holmes, shaking his head. “What a tragedy, Watson,” he continued, “yet another project management office cut down in its prime.”Watson said nothing; he knew his friend did not l... Via F. Thunus Delete the scoop?
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I promised to curate the next article by Daryl Conner on the four types of burning platforms stories and how they are used in org change work. Well, here it is -- and it is really good.
Any leader, business, or consultant needs to know the particulars in this article. Here is a sneak preview -- the burning platforms stories are NOT really about creating urgency for change. I appreciate Daryl for clearing up these misconceptions about this story. And don't forget to read his first blog post about the burning platform that I curated below. This review is written by Karen Dietz for her curated content on business storytelling at www.scoop.it/t/just-story-it Via Karen Dietz, Billy R Bennett, Luciana Viter 
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Karen Dietz curated this article by Daryl Conner on four types of burning platforms. A burning platform is a concept leaders use to define the reason for change. As Daryl points out this may be based on a negative problem based appeal or a positive, future opportunity. Which is better? Research on personal change has reported greater long term success with positive images. In most serious change projects, we usually use both. You cannot and should not hide business challenges from employees. However, once they understand the challenge they will then want to hear your reasoning about why they should consider giving more of themselves to the organization. I would make it good. Delete the scoop?
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Every so often, a traditionally non-business word finds its way into the business world, fueled by an admirable desire to find new ways to think about old challenges. “Storytelling” has become one of those words.
What a nicely written article pointing to several truisms in business storytelling. Some you are familiar with (storytelling is a pull, not a push technology). I like the ones that I don't read much about:
As the author Bill Baker (from Marketing Profs) says, "Successful storytelling respects the past and appreciates the present, but it also looks boldly into the future, moving people past “what is” to “what if?” Done well, storytelling helps people collectively imagine a vision of the future that is achievable and worth achieving, helping them to understand not only what they’re working on but also what they’re working toward." Yes!
And, "As you consider using storytelling strategically to give meaning to your brand communications or employee-engagement efforts, don’t do so simply because it is “the next big thing.” Do it because, if you truly listen and you are willing to be generous, authentic, emotional, and collectively creative— it works. As one senior client recently said, “This is a bit frightening. I feel vulnerable; but at the same time, because I’m being myself, I feel more confident.” If your organization is ready for that journey, there’s a great story ahead."
Love it. This is a quick post that is rich in insights & examples (ignore its clunky layout). Enjoy!
This review was written by Karen Dietz for her curated content on business storytelling at www.scoop.it/t/just-story-it ; Via Karen Dietz, Denyse Drummond-Dunn Delete the scoop?
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Jeff’s leadership style keeps the company focused on growing at the rate of two new members every second while reducing the business mantra to just two words: “Next Play.”
Leadership lessons lists abound on-line. Jeff's list of 10 lessons, however, is tied to a large, successful virtual platform company with real staying power, connected to jobs and career growth - LinkedIn.
He's obviously trending in the right direction as his inspires his "Next Plays" among his staff. ~ Deb
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Weiner described how powerful the phrase, "Next Play" has been for the company.
On the day LinkedIn became a public company, employees received a black T shirt with the company’s name and stock ticker written across the front and Next Play emblazoned on the back of the shirt. Even today 16 months after the LinkedIn IPO, employees continue to talk about their Next Play and stay focused on delivering results. 6) Customers first: ... anytime the LinkedIn product team considers new enhancements the first question revolves around: Is this putting our members first, or is this putting the company first? “If it benefits members, it will ultimately benefit the company.
7) Remember To laugh: ...Weiner says he values his team members’ sense of humor and sometimes, on a tough day, that can trump their talent and expertise!
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10 Questions to Inspire Breakthroughs - from the #Leapfrogging Blog http://t.co/qT88ayle... Via F. Thunus Delete the scoop?
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How do leaders maintain morale and momentum when members of their team are close to collapsing in frustration over the obstacles they face? Via F. Thunus, Cori Zuppo, AlGonzalezinfo Delete the scoop?
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Over the past two decades, management consultants and academics at business schools have increasingly stressed what they view as the rapidly increasing levels of complexity and uncertainty in the environment that all organisations have to respond to and many have labelled these conditions ‘ hyper-competition’ or ‘high velocity competition’. To deal with these conditions, consultants and academics have called for organisations to become ‘agile organisations’. Via Complexity Institute, Philippe Vallat, Fabrice De Zanet Delete the scoop?
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What can you learn from working at McDonald's? A lot, say people like Jay Leno, Jeff Bezos and Andie McDowell -- all of whom once grilled burgers, washed floors or worked the cash register. Via ThinDifference Delete the scoop?
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Tell me if you’ve heard this one before – you’re on a project that was thrust on your stakeholder groups from high above. They were insufficiently consulted during the problem definition phase, and they are now questioning everything during implementation. These stakeholders can’t get the project to be outright cancelled, but they can cause it to be ultimately unsuccessful if they don’t commit to putting their time and energy into ensuring that the solution being developed is appropriately used.
Sound familiar? It sure does to me!
So what is a leader, manager, consultant to do? Add stories into the mix.
I like this article because it directly addresses the difficulties of project management, enrolling people to your cause, and how stories can be one of the remedies applied.
The author includes 3 steps to shift the situation and get your projects back on track. If you are stuck -- read this.
And if you consult with others, tuck this list in your back pocket to keep your clients & project on track.
Read the full article here: http://www.batimes.com/articles/the-power-of-story-in-business-analysis.html ;
This review was written by Karen Dietz for her curated content on business storytelling at www.scoop.it/t/just-story-it ; Via Karen Dietz 
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Glad you like it Jan! Thanks for the comment. Have a great weekend :)
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Leadership practices, that claim to assist any leader or leadership team to move from survival to success and on to being a transformative role model in their industry, are certainly worthy of sound examination by business owners and managers. The business world is in a state of constant change, and what worked in the past for leaders, does not necessarily work as well now, and is unlikely to be as effective in the future. This excellent article, discusses a new leadership practice that the author has successfully introduced into his business, and it outlines the seven principles that underpin this suggested practice. Via Daniel Watson Delete the scoop?
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Leaders' primary objective is to empower others to make decisions and take actions that are aligned with the organization’s vision, purpose, and strategy. These nuances are the softer side of leadership, beyond the technical skills that you have already mastered.
Leadership is the "eighth wonder of the world." It is better seen and felt than defined and said. It’s easy to intellectualize, but elusive to actualize.
The world’s most impactful leaders in all arenas, from business to government, understand the paradox that although leadership starts with the leader, it’s never about the leader. This wisdom should be emulated and applied by everyone who aspires to leadership.
Read more: http://bit.ly/yljo4z Via Martin Gysler Delete the scoop?
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This a guest post by Philippe Silberzahn, professor of strategy and innovation at EMLYON Business School, and Milo Jones, professor of strategy at IE Business School. Via F. Thunus
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Interesting perspective, maybe the era of the controller, like the dinosaur, is coming to an end? 
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I tagged this as ArtOfHosting, because it goes way beyond ms. This explains why companies NEED AoH Delete the scoop?
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Change From Within Via Brian Dawson Delete the scoop?
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“Don’t credit me with that success. That idea came from a janitor at the NFL Films production facility.
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The Idea in Brief Hire people you don’t like, then promote them when they defy you. Wholeheartedly commit to risky projects. Get your happiest workers arguing. Via F. Thunus Delete the scoop?
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I ask G.J. Hart, when he was CEO of Texas Roadhouse, if he could spot emerging leaders. He didn’t rule out talent, education, or leadership presence, but he replied, “I can usually tell if they hav... Via F. Thunus Delete the scoop?
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Social transformation and the path to a green, regenerative, and just economy requires a new collective leadership capacity that enables communities to innov... Via F. Thunus Delete the scoop?
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I spent five years as a Navy SEAL supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom and the war on terror. During “capture or kill” missions in Iraq and clandestine operations in Northern Africa, I gained a unique perspective on teamwork, leadership, and what it takes to succeed in a competitive and challenging environment. What I didn’t realize at the time was that my experiences in combat had given me a highly valuable and applicable set of tools that translated well to entrepreneurship and leadership in business. Via Vicki Kossoff @ The Learning Factor Delete the scoop?
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I promised to curate the next article by Daryl Conner on the four types of burning platforms stories and how they are used in org change work. Well, here it is -- and it is really good. Via Karen Dietz
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Karen Dietz curated this article by Daryl Conner on four types of burning platforms. A burning platform is a concept leaders use to define the reason for change. As Daryl points out this may be based on a negative problem based appeal or a positive, future opportunity. Which is better? Research on personal change has reported greater long term success with positive images. In most serious change projects, we usually use both. You cannot and should not hide business challenges from employees. However, once they understand the challenge they will then want to hear your reasoning about why they should consider giving more of themselves to the organization. I would make it good. Delete the scoop?
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"A plethora of people, courses, and self-help guides profess to lead you by the hand to the promised land of business success. The problem is that things are always messier than the how-to's make them out to be. This is why it is often better to consider less the specifics and more the principles and qualities that bring success.
In my experience — and in the research my co-authors and I did for our new book, Heart, Smarts, Guts, and Luck — there is one quality that trumps all, evident in virtually every great entrepreneur, manager, and leader. That quality is self-awareness. The best thing leaders can to improve their effectiveness is to become more aware of what motivates them and their decision-making." Via ThinDifference Delete the scoop?
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All small business owners have little choice in the matter of who should provide the business leadership for their business.
Unfortunately, we are not automatically born with appropriate business leadership skills, and far too many small businesses struggle to succeed, because they lack business leadership skills.
This good article, identifies 5 keys to developing the necessary business leadership skills, so that you can apply them to your business, and reap the rewards. Via Daniel Watson Delete the scoop?
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Any Blue Ocean change practitioners out there who wish to comment on their client experience of "do it yourself first?" ~ Deb
In 2009, Steve McKee published “When Growth Stalls” in which he notes that 41.2% of nearly 5,700 companies he studied stalled in the previous decade. The number of reasons why are staggering, namely: a failure to focus, no competitive point of difference, and weak brand images and identities, to name just a few.
Given this reality, we can turn to science to explain why businesses stagnate. Growing research from the neurosciences and cognitive sciences reveal that change really is difficult for humans. Resistance comes from three forces: