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First we find out what you need. What’s keeping you awake at night? What’s working? What’s not working? Where do you want to be in 5 years? Since every organization is unique, we custom-design every program.
We take the long view and explore your organization’s history of change. We find out what made past changes successful and look for evidence that the organization can handle more change. If necessary, we develop additional capacity for change.
We partner with you, discovering ways to create maximum impact by listening to the organization’s needs and values, asking empowering questions, and gathering stories about the life giving forces of the organization.
Then we build a case for change. Together, we discover the urgent crises and opportunities that get people’s attention. We study the forces that drive the change process. Then we explore the implications to the bottom line. We also explore what happens if you don’t make the change!
Many people struggle to understand how culture directly impacts performance. We assess culture of the organization, comparing current performance with the desired performance and then develop a plan to bridge that gap.
First we enlist a team of change agents. We start by finding your highest-level change sponsors. We look for other key influencers from all levels of the organization to engage in the process. Then we recruit people who have the power to lead the change initiative and get others on board. Ultimately, focused, aligned leadership drives change.
We’ll identify the people most likely to oppose the change and listen deeply to their needs. Then we engage them in the process to determine how to address their needs. We’ll anticipate the obstacles and create a plan to overcome resistance to change.
First, we pay attention to the pace and tone so that people can easily absorb the changes. To keep people engaged, we build short-term wins into the process. Together, we define the milestones you will celebrate along the way.
Leaders who manage their continuous personal change process and model openness generate receptivity to change. We also establish expectations, desired behaviors, and competencies that people need to develop to support the desired changes. We use a range of initiatives to sustain a culture of continuous improvement and keep the energy alive to ensure future success.
We enter with a beginner’s mind. Curious about everything, we inquire about the organization’s vitality and focus on what makes the system work at its best. We listen in and surface all the challenges – voiced and unvoiced – until the dialogue takes on a life of its own and people reveal their yearnings. The sheer act of inquiry supports authenticity, persistence, curiosity, and sensitivity. When people exercise the freedom to choose, they unleash unprecedented potential and passion.
Our expertise lies in co-creation of new channels of learning, development and growth with key stakeholders to support the system’s deep meaning and purpose. We savor those moments when people exercise curiosity, gratitude, wonder, determination, and achievement during this adventure of purposeful transformation.
The main pitfall is that people are scared to be honest with each other. If people cannot discuss poor performance, give bad news, or talk about conflict, nothing changes. Other examples of setbacks include:
The organization transformation process creates self-facilitating teams of leaders and managers, who stretch themselves, take on extraordinary challenges, and build the capacity to respond to change as an ever-evolving opportunity for growth.
We offer this 11-month program once a year to the public and can customize it for your organization. Whether in person or on the phone, all classes are highly experiential and include skill building, demonstrations, practice, small group work, feedback, and discussions about the challenges of facilitating groups. Your meetings won’t be the same!
When you partner with us to create a coaching culture in your organization, that changes everything! The impact on your organization includes:
Our coaches help you talk in ways that deepen understanding and make your team more efficient. As a result, your people will:
Our coaches help you look at the big picture, and support you in making profound shifts. Using Appreciative Inquiry, we use exciting activities that support your team to:
Contact us to set up a confidential, complimentary, no-obligation phone call at info@LeadershipthatWorks.com or 570-297-2270.
Once you engage with us, we schedule a consultation to gather information and assess the needs of the organization. Once the services have been identified and agreed upon, we co-create a project plan. The scope of the project dictates the time involved. The involvement of key players is vital to the planning process and a successful outcome.
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Our Mission is to develop transformational coaches and facilitators who empower evolutionary leaders and social entrepreneurs to develop sustainable, collaborative organizations. We take a stand for whole person transformation, and bring diverse voices into the field, developing multicultural competencies in coaching and facilitation. Read More