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"Change never stops ... When I was running my social media marketing company, I kept thinking that one day I would arrive. And I would arrive and know exactly what I do and who I am in the world. And arrival - like that's a joke right?" - Tracey Warren ..read more

What past models of change can we learn from to adapt to our current change needs?   Join me today in the final of our three special episodes devoted to models of past change.  Today we talk  about the history of tuberculosis --  how it shaped the history of the world for millennia, the eventual identification of the bacteria that causes this disease as one of the first examples of the use of the scientific method and the long process to develop a vaccine and treatment to fight this scourge.  As we start to have hope about the development of the vaccine to fight Covid ..read more

What past models of change can we learn from to adapt to our current change needs?   This is the second of a series of three special episodes talking about the models of change from the past that we can learn from to understand our current environment.    In this episode, a more successful (did not require legislation) example of a societal change is discussed.   As we continue to learn the impact of the spread of Covid 19, we’ll learn more about the nature of change lessons from past examples to provide models for our current circumstances.    &nbs ..read more

What past models of change can we learn from to adapt to our current change needs? Join me today in a special discussion to take a deep dive on a recent change we needed to make as a society.  The way we adapt to our present need for change is by learning from past examples.  What did we face when we had to implement change to keep us safe previously?  I’ll review the not so surprising story of how we adapted to wearing seatbelts here in the United States.  An abject lesson as we struggle with the current challenges with wearing face masks to keep us safe in the pandemic.&n ..read more

In today’s episode, learn how Jessica Hickey describes her personal evolution from a focus on operational improvement to incorporating change management methodology in her work to effectuate better outcomes in her consulting work.    She’ll discuss how her work and experiences with her clients inspired her book, “Stop Pushing String, Getting Decisions Made with the Five Languages of Business”.  ..read more

What is a great historical context for understanding the art of the pivot?  The Samurai!    Mike Birt, PhD teaches us in today’s episode the history and philosophy of the Samurai.  He describes their cultural and historical focus on flexibility as a way of life and puts this into context for our current world circumstances.  Mike also shares the story of his own personal pivots in life that led him from living in Japan, teaching at the University of Washington and working with Seattle notables such as William Gates, Sr.        Topics discussed ..read more

Who are all the right players to support your change?  What is the best way to identify those all-important change champions who will evangelize for your change?    We’ll cover the roles for your change team and provide the information you need to ensure that you have the right people in these roles.  Topics discussed in this episode: ​ ​ - Who needs to be involved in executing change for you? - What are the good and bad ways to identify a change champion? - How do you connect your change team to the project team?   ..read more