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Change Podcast: Join me and Mark LePage from entrearchitect as we have a conversation about engaging people in work in ways they want and that will lead to them wanting to work with you again. Based on the 5-step process outlined in our New York Times acclaimed book “You Don’t Have to Do It Alone: …
There is an interesting yet little known story about a model in the field of Organization Development. Referred to as the Change Formula, it is one of the most practical, widely recognized tools developed in the last 50 years. The formula describes the conditions, that when met, will move an individual, group, or whole system …
On June 17, 2015, at approximately 8:06 p.m., a young, white male who aimed to start a race war entered the historic black church in Charleston, South Carolina, and joined with church members in a Bible study. For the next hour, he would discuss Bible verses and interact with the 12 parishioners who were also …
I recently had the opportunity to talk Real Time Strategic Change with John Golden from SalesPOP! on his podcast. We were able to explore the deeper meaning and impact of RTSC’s promise to deliver Real Results on Real Work in Real Time. Listen in and hear the critical success factors and mindsets that make this possible!
I recently was interviewed once again by Sally Fox from Engaging Presence Sally specializes in story telling. During this podcast I shared two with her. First we discussed my approach to improving organizations: if you don’t do it in real time, you’re wasting a lot of precious time. Second we discussed the work I’ve been …
Preferred Futuring Preferred Futuring is a powerful way to create the future you desire instead of getting stuck with the one you “end up with.” Step 1 in any Preferred Futuring activity is a “Look Back,” a review of what you’ve accomplished in the preceding period. There are three categories I use to assess accomplishments. …
This article describes work I have been doing during the past year plus in Charleston, SC, the site of the horrific nine murders in Mother Emanuel AME Church. The work has been done with Police Chief Greg Mullen and colleagues Margaret Seidler and Chandra Irvin and the entire Charleston community. The purpose? To further improve …
I recently was interviewed by Sally Fox from Engaging Presence In her words… How do we both plan ahead and live the future now? Robert “Jake Jacobs”, author of the book Real Time Strategic Change, internationally known for his work with both large scale group interventions and supporting individuals and systems to change, shares his …
Increased rates of change are driving the need to respond to ever-more complex problems. More and more situations are emerging where factions take different positions seemingly at odds with one another. Nowhere is this more present than in the work of Whole System Transformation. This chapter describes an approh that can enhance all transformation work. Regardless …
You’ve got a tough choice. The performance feedback is in and the message is clear: you’ve been micromanaging your people. They complain about feeling suffocated by the systems and processes you’ve put in place to ensure consistent, quality work. It’s the one blemish on your otherwise positive annual review. You’re told it’s the only thing standing between you …