Discover the signs of change fatigue, battle-tested strategies, handling execs' overload, smooth change rollouts, and navigating formal and informal networks in this insightful podcast.
Recognize signs of change fatigue such as decreased productivity and absences.
Establish change governance to prioritize critical changes and prevent overload.
Deep dives
Understanding Change Fatigue
Change fatigue is the weariness that occurs when individuals face multiple changes in a short time, overwhelming them. This fatigue manifests in decreased productivity, increased sick leaves, low morale, resistance to change, and burnout, hindering successful change adoption. Identifying signs like decreased productivity and absences can signal change fatigue and necessitate managing it effectively.
Implementing Change Governance
Change governance plays a vital role in managing change fatigue, ensuring critical changes are prioritized and approved to prevent overload. By establishing a framework for effective decision-making, organizations can mitigate the negative impact of excessive changes, fostering a more measured approach to change implementation.
Capacity Planning for Change Management
Capacity planning is essential to assess an organization's ability to absorb change and manage current workloads efficiently. By evaluating resources and workload impacts, organizations can ascertain their readiness for change, addressing the root causes of fatigue and enhancing change management effectiveness.
Empowering Stakeholders and Communication
Engaging stakeholders and developing a robust communication strategy are key steps in preventing change fatigue. Involving stakeholders in the change process, communicating effectively, and providing comprehensive training opportunities can equip individuals to adapt to change, ensuring successful implementation and minimizing resistance.
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Hi, IMPACT Driver!
Ever feel like you're juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle? Welcome to the world of PMO professionals! The relentless pace of change can feel overwhelming, leaving you and your team gasping for air. But fear not—I’ve got your back.
In my latest podcast episode, I dive into the whirlwind of change fatigue. Yep, it’s a real thing, and it's wreaking havoc on productivity and morale. But guess what? It doesn't have to be this way.
Tune in as I uncover:
The sneaky signs of change fatigue that could be creeping into your team
Battle-tested strategies to help your team adapt without burning out
How to ensure execs don't overload your organization's plate with too many changes
A foolproof step-by-step guide to rolling out change smoothly and sustainably
The secret sauce to navigating both formal and informal networks in your organization
This episode is bursting with practical tips and a dash of humor to help you master the art of change management.
Ready to turn chaos into calm? Listen now!
Enjoy!
P.S. Know someone else who's juggling too many flaming swords? Share this episode with them—they’ll thank you for it!
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Warmly,
Laura Barnard
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