Raising the roof

How to manage change in the workplace…

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Aug 27, 2024
In this discussion, Melanie Franklin, a director of Agile Change Management and a prolific 10-time author, shares her insights on mastering change in the workplace. She emphasizes the inevitability of change and the need for adaptability. Topics include how age influences resistance to change, contrasting agile with waterfall methodologies, and the importance of authentic leadership. Melanie also highlights the role of a positive mindset in navigating challenges, making a strong case for employee involvement and communication strategies to embrace change effectively.
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ANECDOTE

Agile Move to Spain

  • Melanie Franklin moved to Spain using an incremental, agile approach amid Brexit and personal caregiving duties.
  • She rented first, moved her elderly dog, and arranged care for her father before fully relocating and settling in.
INSIGHT

Experience Shapes Change Resistance

  • Age alone doesn't determine resistance to change; experiences shape openness or hesitancy.
  • People interpret past successes or failures differently, influencing their willingness to embrace change.
ADVICE

Pick Change Strategy Wisely

  • Choose between a big bang (waterfall) or incremental (agile) change approach based on certainty.
  • Use agile when detailed upfront planning is impossible; test, feedback, then build in iterations.
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