5KEEP THE LINES OF COMMUNICATION OPEN
Most organizations have experienced failed change management efforts. In many cases, the cause of the failure was not the strategy, but rather the cultural acceptance of the change itself. Convinced of the rightness and necessity of transformation, leaders often overlook the fact that other key people may take longer to develop the same point of view.
Having a lofty title doesn’t guarantee a license to operate, in and of itself. People may be respectful of a senior position but are not often awed by it. Therefore, understanding power dynamics and whose opinions matter is an important exercise for any leader. Caesar was a master at navigating power dynamics and finding the right ways to get the right people ...
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