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Founding Brothers on Managing Change. “[We Should] Invite The People To Erect The Whole Building With Their Own Hands, Upon The Broadest Foundation. . . . For The People [are] The Source Of All Authority And Power.” John Adams . Values and Ethical Rules. Be Clear About Values.
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Founding Brothers onManaging Change “[We Should] Invite The People To Erect The Whole Building With Their Own Hands, Upon The Broadest Foundation. . . . For The People [are] The Source Of All Authority And Power.” John Adams
Values and Ethical Rules • Be Clear About Values. • Design A Hierarchy Of Values. • State Values In The Form Of Goals. • Be Explicit About The Ethical Context That Will Guide The Decisions And Actions. • Communicate The Values And Contexts To Followers. • Listen For Reactions And Integrate Them Into The Planning Where Possible.
Creating Movement • Inspiration Includes An Element Of Action That Propels People To Take Action On Their Own Initiative. • Encourage Others To Take The Lead. • Analyze Your Situation With No Past Biases. • Issue An Eloquent Call To Action. • Rally Every Member Of The Organization To A Common Cause.
Strategies I • Reverse Assumptions That Mire People In Their Existing Paradigm. • Critical To Every Major Transformation. • Elevate Your Cause To A Higher Level --- One That Will Inspire People. • Communicate Your Messages And Plans With Simplicity, Consistency, And Clarity. • Provide A Forum Where Followers Can Discuss The Messages And Plans.
Strategies II • Take Time To Verify Key Information. • When Things Look Darkest, Stay Optimistic And Positive. • Plan An Offensive. • Remember That One Inspiring Communication Can Turn The Tide. • Utilize Two-Way Communication. • It Strengthens Emotional Bonds.
Strategies III • The More Frequent The Human Contact, The More Progress Will Be Achieved. • Rest When Necessary, But Stay Close To The Competition So As To Keep A Watchful Eye On Their Actions. • Constantly Communicate Your Situation To Those Who May Render Support. • Keep Your Sense Of Humor, Even During The Worst Moments Of A Crisis.
Strategies IV • Share The Hardships Of The People You Lead. • Show How Change Interfaces With The Hardships. • Pull Together As A Team And Take Responsibility For Your Own Situation. • Combine An Optimistic Attitude With A Grounded Reality In What The Situation Is --- And What Must Be Done To Rectify It. • Never Give Up Hope.