If change is the only constant, then leading change becomes a major part of every leader's job. We have covered a number of frameworks regarding change-- and there are plenty of others around...
What has been your experience with either leading change or "being part" of a major change or turnaround effort. What did you experience? How did you cope to get through it?
Do you have thoughts about our two cases: Avon and Nissan (to be discussed in our next class on 11/30)?
What lessons can you draw from either of the CEO's involved that can be applied to your own situation?
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving
Hal & Julie
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I understand the importance of change. In my opinion change is always for good. As Steve Jobs said in the speech that was attached in this blog, you can always connect the dots looking back, and that one can't really understand the dots looking forward. So, everything happenes for good.
ReplyDeleteI want to share an anecdote from my "lead change" example. I came to US last year as a full time student at 30 when I has a high paying job, well settled in India. I started feeling complacent with all the luxuries and comfort in life, and then I decided to take this bold step of leaving everything, selling my house, car, other properties and coming to a new country alone with no support system to explore new world. All I can say is that there is no one moment that I regret in last 1 year. I had to work in canteen cleaning tables after working as project manager for 8 years but, now I have the job and education that I wanted. I am associated with the brand Stanford and I have the job that i came here looking for. I am sure that my life can only change for good as I have seen rock bottom this year financially.
I guess being flexible to change and even susceptible to change helps one achieve what he/she needs
Hi Sridhar,
ReplyDeleteGreat post and a great bold move. Your post reminded me the story of local maxima, which is also tired to Steve Jobs commencement address.
http://www.goglocal.net/2009/10/local-maxima/
The Nissan case is fascinating. Through out the pages, I was impressed by Carlos Ghosn as he managed among others to:
ReplyDelete- make changes in a very conservative company and country (without speaking mandarin)
- stay with a clear goal and vision through out the process
- keep the company’s identity and culture
.../..
It is very impressive!
BTW: Steve Jobs' commencement speech can be downloaded for free on iTUNES U. Just type Steve Jobs into iTUNES and it will show up under iTUNES U, which has a lot of university material for free.
ReplyDeleteI actually had to experience a major restructuring in my department at the beginning of the year. At first, it was hard to cope with because I was happy with my previous team. But due to the restructure, me and my boss were moved to a totally new group with less structure and direction from the upper management. At first, I felt helpless because I wasn't sure what my new role entailed. However, due to the help of others in the newly created department, we were all able to get through it. There were also good parts to the restructure as well; because the department was totally new, we were able to re-work our roles so we do more of what we want to do vs. some of the menial tasks we were given before.
ReplyDeleteI think the most important thing about change is to get over the initial hurdle/negative connotation that change is bad. Not all change is bad, especially if you look at it in a positive light. Your perception is the most powerful enemy as well as friend in any situation!