Guest Question – Margaret Smith – Independent, Organization Development & Change Consultant – Portland, Oregon  So often we consultants and classic project managers struggle with getting the attention of the senior leader who has initiated a major change effort we are supporting. Today’s question asks this directly. Senior leaders are busy and often distracted with too many demands. The absence of their attention can be very costly to the project’s process and outcomes. This podcast explores the importance of senior leaders recognizing and committing to become true project sponsors who proactively lead, set up the effort for success and engage in ways that directly support it to achieve sustained results for the organization. Yes, it takes more time and attention, and the benefit to the organization when results are achieved is well worth it to the conscious change leader. We will discuss the process of getting a leader’s attention and ten key responsibilities of an effective sponsor of transformational change. Come discover how you can initiate this development in your leaders and reap the benefits for change results.   To watch the full video version of this podcast, please visit AskDrChange.com   (http://askdrchange.com/)  Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Do you want to increase your success rate in large-scale organization and culture transformation? Then join me and my partner, Dr. Dean Anderson, as we explore Conscious Change Leadership, a comprehensive and holistic approach to leading transformation.  We'll discuss how up leveling your change leadership mindset, skills and methods is the key to increasing the success rate of large-scale transformation. This innovative approach seamlessly integrates self-mastery, optimal human performance, and Vertical Leadership Development with a high-engagement process for organization and culture change.  Traditional project management and change management, while valuable, are not adequate to guide transformation successfully. You'll gain insights into the critical change leadership mindsets, modeling, skills and roadmaps consistently delivering breakthrough results from change.  Tune in and discover strategies to help you succeed in your organization’s transformational journey and enhance your development and approach as a change leader.   To watch the full video version of this podcast, please visit AskDrChange.com   (http://askdrchange.com/)   Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

In this episode, I answer the question, "How can we reduce the chaos we experience when launching a change initiative? How can we set it up for success from the start?"   We all want to generate lasting results from our change initiatives, but many of us--and the leaders we serve--don't think about how to set them up for a smooth launch beyond selecting a project manager and team.  We'll explore strategic steps to identify, establish and sustain the conditions and dynamics required for change efforts to succeed. By consciously creating conditions for success right from the beginning of any change effort, leaders can boldly influence how their plans and teams are set up, orchestrated and solutions adopted. This work ensures that critical factors are established for optimal execution with a project team aligned and stakeholders supportive of their new reality.  If you want to learn about this simple and most strategic move to set up your change initiative for success, tune in now!   To watch the full video version of this podcast, please visit AskDrChange.com (http://AskDrChange.com) .   Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Are you wondering how best to guide complex change in organizations? Then this episode is for you. I break down two essential models that will give you the foundational understanding to shape a successful strategy for any transformational change effort. This understanding is paradigm shifting!   I’ll walk you through the three critical areas that require your leaders' attention from the very beginning and explain why understanding the type of change you are leading is crucial to determine your best approach. In change, one size does not fit all!  We’ll also explore the world of transformational change by defining it and explaining why it requires a new type of leadership and strategy. Don't miss out on this opportunity to up-level your approach for leading change -- tune in now!   Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

I invite you to join me for this special episode as I take you through my personal journey of discovery, risk-taking, empowerment and pioneering new territory.   I'll share with you some of the pivotal turning points in my life and career, including the moments when I stepped out of my comfort zone and made bold moves that had a massive impact on my career and the organizations I worked with.   You'll hear how my education and work experience made me curious about group dynamics and how this opened the door for me to delve into the world of organizational change. I will relate how I helped reveal and shape the field of organizational transformation as it emerged in the 1980s.  This led me to my partnership with Dean Anderson and our mission to craft the work of Conscious Change Leadership.  So, join me as I candidly explore the life choices I made and gain insights into how they might help you in your own life and career as a change leader.   Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Welcome to Ask Dr. Change, the podcast that supports your success in leading and consulting to transformational change in organizations and communities. I'm your host, Dr. Linda Ackerman Anderson. Since the 80s, my partner, Dr. Dean Anderson, and I have devoted ourselves to studying large organizations in real-time to determine how to improve their results from transformation. In this podcast, I'll explore how to set up transformational change for success using the Body of Work we call Conscious Change Leadership and The Change Leader’s Roadmap Methodology. These comprehensive and holistic approaches to change and transformation go far beyond traditional change management and project management and paint the picture of the future of the change leadership space. In this first episode, I introduce Conscious Change Leadership and talk about how I'll use this podcast to answer your questions, offer special topics, interview other thought leaders, and provide live consultations with practitioners like you. Tune in and join a global network of Conscious Change Leaders advancing this work in their own lives and careers so you, too, can significantly impact your organization and community.     Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.