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Initiating change conversations

Initiating change conversations

From the course: Management Tips

Initiating change conversations

Have you ever watched a well-intentioned but unprepared person speak up in a meeting to suggest some needed change? Sometimes it's ugly, sometimes it's funny. Without proper planning a change-related conversation can be terribly difficult. In people's minds change represents stress, risk and a lot of extra work. If you want them to fully hear you and positively process what you're saying, there's some homework you need to do long before you start speaking up at a meeting. Here are ten fast and useful tips to help you prepare and initiate a great change related conversation. First, ask yourself if you really want to do this. Like it or not, you can't always aggressively pursue every little issue you wish to address. Remember to choose your battles wisely. Number two, consider your odds. For example, think about the leaders above you in the organization. Based on what you know about them and their recent decisions, would you expect them to support your position? Next, stick to the…

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