Managing Change - From Centralised to Socialised

Peter Cochrane

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Managing Change

Wednesday, 8 December 2010

Change is faster than ever before...


Managers never had itso tough!


This is the only human who likes change...and even he cries throughout the process !


Old management styles & thinking are breakingdown


Now is a time for goodleadership


A time to emulate the best and be creative


Matrix management can be really productive, but is often used to ‘pass the buck’...


Internal tension is normal with R&D, sales, marketing pulling in different directions

Do not assume the board has clarity of vision either....


Changing a business model is akin to modifying an aircraft in flight...

...and it is both demanding & very risky !


And we know that stasis & protectionism kills...


What should managers do?


Become a maverick ....just do your own thing?


Blend in, take no risks, focus on your survival....?


Become a key player !


Socialise in all directions, convince all that a given direction is best...


Better to be influential than powerful...


The good news...you are not alone...you are part of a team


And you are their mentor, steer, help and guiding light...


Don’t recruit in your own image, or drone like ‘yes men’


Go for diversity in all directions & dimensions


A team culture should accept mistakes...small mistakes...


Your job is to get the best result for your company and your team....


It is time for a wake up call....everyone around you needs to partcipate and become a (+ve) player...


Thank You

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