Consulting on change management can be extremely challenging. I know, because I think I’ve made all the mistakes it’s possible to make. I’ve moved too quickly and got out ahead of my clients – only to turn back and realize that the person who was most invested in this change was me, and not my clients. (Oops.) I’ve said yes to contracts too quickly before I found out if the client and I really had the same picture of what change management meant. Let’s see, what else? I’ve trusted a client telling me all the right words about getting people involved and yada yada yada, only to learn that this leader was only using a change management consultant because it would provide cover.
What can I say? You can make a lot of mistakes over a 29-year career. On the other side, I’ve worked with many great clients and I’ve offered the best I am capable of – and those projects were wonderful.
If you are a consultant who wants to learn more about how to consult on change management. . . someone who wants to avoid some of those pitfalls (and there are a lot waiting to happen). . . someone who wants to get invited back to help on more projects. . . and someone who wants to make a difference in the organizations you serve, I invite you to take a look at the articles and tools that I offer.
Here is what you‘ll find on my site:
Access to a special report titled, "Getting Back on Track."
Brief audio suggestion on consulting
A library of Change Management Articles, Tips and Tools
Books, CDs, Online Tools
Free - Two Quick Audio Tips for Leading Change and Subscription to Tools for a Change
Audio Tip #1: The Critical Importance of Why Before How When
Leading Change
Audio Tip #2: Creating a List May be the Most Important Thing You Do
at the Beginning of a Change
You can access all of the articles and free resources on our site in this library. And remember, you may make copies of any of these materials at no cost. Click here >>
I urge you to read "Resistance to Change – Why It Matters and What to Do About It." The three levels of resistance I identify in this article constitute the most significant diagnostic lens that I use with clients. It helps me see what’s going on, what might happen in the future if these conditions continue, and what will be needed in a change management strategy. If you couple this article with the special report, I think you’ll begin to look differently about how you assist your clients. I wish you well.
