As change experts, WLH works with leaders to build business risk analysis and mitigation planning into large-scale change initiatives. However, as the enormity of the COVID-19 crisis increases, leaders at all levels must accelerate risk analyses as they assess perils to their people and organizations. Anticipating risks, especially those associated with changes in workflow and […]
℞ For Leading During Difficult Times
Leading change is an essential leadership capability, especially during these unprecedented times. Your leaders play a critical role in dealing with this crisis across their organization, within their teams, and with their families. Leading through change is not easy under regular business circumstances, let alone during a crisis. As change experts we know that living […]
Your Rx for Leading During These Difficult Times
We are not physicians or public health experts …we are Change Leadership Experts. As change experts, we know that living in a VUCA world characterized by Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity is the backdrop for what motivates strategic change and the need for leadership agility. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) is testing leaders’ agility on multiple levels. As […]
New Catalog – WLH Learning Solutions’ Dealing with Change Programs
The pace of change will not slow and pharmaceutical/life sciences companies must shore up change agility capabilities to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing healthcare marketplace. For organizations to achieve a competitive advantage, agility must be developed at the organizational, team, and individual levels. Look to WLH for support in solving challenges related to: […]
Lead the New Decade with Change Agility
In just a few weeks we will be saying goodbye and thank you to 2019. It is during the holiday season that we express gratitude and celebrate the best life has to offer. With the busy flurry of wrapping up “to-do” lists just in time for some much-needed rest and relaxation, it is worth reflecting […]
6 Steps to Coach Direct Reports through Transition
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. […]
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.
Successfully Driving Cultural Transformation at the Organizational, Team, and Individual Levels
Cultural transformation initiatives can be important strategic levers used to create alignment between an organization’s values, beliefs, and strategic vision. Directly addressing elements of an organization’s culture can combat stagnant work practices and reinvigorate top talent. One of the guiding principles for achieving cultural change is that culture change takes place more effectively when worked at […]