Change is here to stay, and to a certain extent, it is always disruptive. Regardless of whether you are planning a large change or an update of some kind, engaging employees through effective communication is key. It can compress the transition and minimize the disruption. Check out our tips for navigating change here: http://bit.ly/298p7Nf. What would you add?
For more information about leading change and communicating to engage your employees, email me at tracy@on-the-same-page.com.
Here are our favorite magical moments from the 2016 WBENC National Conference and Business Fair: http://bit.ly/28VDzbn. Thanks to all for your inspiration.
The largest conference of its kind for women business owners in the U.S., this event is attended by representatives of woman-owned businesses as well as diversity and procurement representatives from Fortune 500 organizations and the U.S. Government. These government agencies and partner organizations have missions that align with WBENC’s vision of expanding women’s business opportunities in the marketplace.
On the Same Page is proud to be certified as a Woman-Owned Business by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) and honored to support our clients’ commitments to maintain a culture of diversity – inside their organizations and with their external partners.
As a leader, you may not have all the answers. That’s okay. Leadership is about building a vision, informing employees and simplifying so people know what to do. Leaders create clarity out of ambiguity, simplify the complex, convert challenges into opportunities, and make strategy come alive… inspiring and motivating employees to action.
Tell the Story
Articulate a story that inspires and aligns employees within the organization around the vision. The story explains where we’re going, why and how, and importantly – what employees can do to help achieve the vision.
Provide Tools
Next, the leader must provide managers and supervisors with tools so they can engage their employees in conversations about the vision and their role in achieving it.
When faced with the unknown, let your vision be your guide.