Coaching during times of change requires a different focus than traditional coaching. Leaders’ primary focus should be on ensuring their direct reports manage individual transition by engaging in an interactive process. Transition coaching requires helping individuals manage their emotions, including their “me issues,” building up their confidence, and reinforcing their commitment to organizational change. There […]
Create a High Performing Team
Leading a committed, accountable, results-oriented team can be a challenge under any circumstance. Doing so in the face of large-scale change? That is a feat that any manager would be proud of! Unfortunately, many organizations find it challenging to prepare managers to lead others through change. Team leaders are either provided very little support and […]
Communication During Change Business Impact and Risk Mitigation
Short on time? Here are the key points: Two aspects of communication warrant change leaders’ attention: (1) gaining input and creating alignment, and (2) sharing plans. Change leaders should involve their team, internal stakeholders, and/or key customers during various phases of business impact and risk mitigation. Incorporate risk mitigation efforts into the overall communication plan. […]
WLH Learning Solutions Catalog
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL OUR PROGRAMS IN ONE CONVENIENT PDF We want to make life easy for you, so we are providing this catalog with detailed descriptions of all of our learning solutions programs, consulting services, and tools. It’s a great starting point to help you identify programs of interest and shape the solution that’s […]
WLH Case Study Book
The entirety of WLH’s case studies can be found in this book. With topics ranging from Strategic Execution & Change Management to Commercial Excellence & Account Management to Human Capital Optimization, this resource is a great tool for understanding how we can help your organization. Each case study breaks down a specific problem organizations in the pharmaceutical and life […]
Merger Integration Checklist
Use this checklist to evaluate your organization’s current merger integration efforts. If you answer yes to a question, then assess the amount of work needed to update/revise. The insights from this will help you pinpoint areas for improvement.
Leadership Transition Guide and Toolkit
A leadership transition occurs every time a leader assumes a new position and must lead others with new and/or broader responsibilities. This complimentary Leadership Transition Toolkit will help you as you create a strategic agenda for your team and develop an action plan. Use of this toolkit will: Assist you in quickly adapting to specific demands of your […]
Jump Starting your Team: A Leader-Led Learning Activity
This leader-led learning activity will help you breakdown the complex process of jump-starting your new team. It touches on all aspects of the journey from welcoming your new teammates and setting expectations to understanding and leveraging the strengths of the team. Also included in this resource is a guideline to create your “Rules of Engagement” […]
SEMDA Webinar: Improving Change Agility Skills
Listen as Dr. Wendy Heckelman discusses how to improve change agility skills during her presentation for the Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) webinar. Research indicates that change agility is paramount for longer term success in a VUCA world (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous). Agility is more than a buzz word – it is a way […]
Successfully Driving Cultural Transformation: 5 Key Principles
To adapt to the rapidly changing marketplace, many organizations undergo various large-scale change initiatives in hopes of achieving a competitive advantage. One of the primary best practices associated with successful change is to make an intentional effort to shape organizational culture to support and achieve business results.