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How People React to Change

Based on the dynamics of change as formulated by Ken Blanchard in 1992 and still as valid now as then. There are seven typical ways how people react to change. In the current times of economic challenges and organizational downsizing, it is important to summarize these and remember…

Whatever the kinds of change that people encounter, there are certain patterns of response that occur and re-occur.  It is important that change leaders understand some of  these patterns, since they are normal outcomes of the change process.  Understanding these allows leaders to avoid over-reacting to the behaviors of people. It also helps change agents to appreciate why and how people react to change adversely and with resistance…

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Employee Engagement

A summarized extract from a series of internet articles by Peter Grazier

Most managers find it not so hard to get proficient in technical aspects of their work, in operations and in processes. But they often struggle with people related matters such as interpersonal communication, handling conflict, motivation, resistance to change etc because this has never been part of the curriculum in most universities other than in superficial ways.

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Improve Your Body Language

body language,non verbal,communication skillsWe have all heard at some time or another how important body language is as a component of communication. Here are some essential rules for more effective communication:

1. Don’t cross your arms or legs – You have probably already heard you shouldn’t cross your arms as it might make you seem defensive or guarded. This goes for your legs too. Keep your arms and legs open.

2. Maintain eye contact – If there are several people you are talking to, give them all some eye contact to create a better connection and see if they are listening. Keeping too much eye-contact might seem a bit weird and no eye-contact might make you seem insecure.

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7-S McKinsey Framework

McKinsey 7-S frameworkIf you want to look at a framework for the purpose of change management and organizational development, you may want to study the 7-S framework. This is a model that describes how to organize to effectively organize and manage the various elements of an organization in an integrated manner. Consider this as just an introduction or maybe a reminder to get you on the road to further study and deliberation on the subject of change management

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8 Principles of Learning

In the late 1990s, a team of researchers including staff from Xerox PARC (Palo Alto Research Center) studied how learning takes place in organizations. Their conclusions which were very insightful then are even more relevant today. Another dimension that is interesting about these findings is equal relevance to any kind of learning, whether within a corporate organization, an NGO or public sector entity, or indeed with study and learning in an MBA program. In the global knowledge economy, success is all about knowledge. Can you afford therefore not to know these 8 principles of learning..

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Managing Global HR Issues in Today’s Challenging Times

An article by Dr. Margaret Gremli PhD

Examining The Past: The Status of HR in the 1990’s

To begin a discussion on managing global HR issues in today’s challenging times, it is necessary to revisit the 1990’s. Preparedness of HR professionals to embrace today’s challenging times can be traced back to the legacy of both global and regional happenings of this decade. The positive economic climate of the 1990’s had a direct impact on the management of human resources across the globe. At this crucial time, HR professionals were propelled onto a path of ever-changing demands and uncompromising challenges…

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