…change is vital to growth. However, people are resistant to change. Therefore, you have to build a compelling case for it to catch fire.
If there are no clear or immediate benefits, get creative and dig deeper – every cloud has a silver lining…and not always on first sight.
As an integral part of your organization you can be an influencing force for positive change. In other words, be the change you want to see…in your organization.
To survive and thrive in the complex modern workplace, your team needs these 3 characteristics:
Diverse – a good mix of functions, disciplines and experience.
Agile – the ability to adapt well on short notice.
Influential – made of people with influence in the organization.
PRO TIP: If your team doesn’t have these characteristics, make the necessary adjustments. That is, if you want to be seen as a top team or project leader in your organization.
Modern leadership is full of paradoxes. To be an effective leader and people manager you have to be aware of the big ones. In part 1, I’ve presented seven that I think are highly relevant for these times. However, you need to look at your specific situation and decide which of them are most relevant to you.
I’ve also shown you how The Paradoxical Theory of Change is a key first step to mastering the leadership landscape.
In part 2, we will look at specific situations, outcomes and actions you can take on your path to mastering more.
