Organizations must ensure that all of their systems and practices support the same overall objective. Without this alignment, one part of the organization’s efforts may nullify the efforts of another part of the organization. When change is introduced, this alignm... More »

Human Capital

Change Management

As the coaching program manager for Weight Watchers North America, I train a segment of our field employee population to become peer coaches who can reinforce the skills that are taught in our training programs. The coaching model that we use to help our employees do th... More »

Learning & Development

Change Management , Intermediate-level Content , Coaching and Mentoring

Myths are real and they shape your behavior, and there are plenty of myths surrounding the work of organizational change. Perhaps the following description of a few myths I have given up will help you put your own in perspective. More »

Human Capital

Change Management

In their book, Blue Ocean Strategy, W. Chan Kim and Rene Mauborgne say that most companies exist in a red ocean of competition but would succeed far more by creating blue oceans of uncontested market space. The same change can be made in our workplaces. Yes, obj... More »

Human Capital

Change Management , Engagement , Integrated Talent Management , Intermediate-level Content , Managing the Learning Function

A few months ago, I was challenged with the task of defining our companys core beliefsnot the what of what we do, but the why. I watched a fascinating video on TED.com by Simon Sinek, How great leaders inspire action. The lecture discussed the importance of iden... More »

Human Capital , Learning & Development , Senior Leaders & Executives

Business Impact , Change Management , Coaching and Mentoring , Integrated Talent Management , Intermediate-level Content , Leadership Development