Creating imperfect progress
This newsletter is a little late this week - because I wanted to be able to share some things I've been working on. You'll have noticed over the last few weeks I've changed some things. A new header on the email, a new tag line. Actually, I've spent the last few months rebuilding what I do towards a slightly different focus - helping leaders build capability to lead change.
The big transformations I've worked on have shown me the cost of poor change leadership capability.
Whether it's as a sponsor of a transformation project or a leader of a restructure, or even just a middle manager going through change, poor leadership capability results in added costs, delays, last minute changes and has a long term impact on the brand and reputation of an organisation as well as the health of its employees.
Since the beginning of the year, I've built a methodology, and designed some training programs for middle managers and senior leaders, as well as topics to speak on and begun delivering programs. And I've been waiting for the right time to "launch" it.
But a conversation with a client this week reminded me that actually what's important with change, is showing where you've got to. It's probably never going to be perfect, and showing each little component at a time helps to create a sense of momentum towards the next piece of change. Plus getting people's input as you go creates a better output anyway.
So here's the next step - my updated website. You can find on there an outline of the types of things I can help with, the topics I can speak on and the whitepaper underpinning my thoughts on the topic. I've also updated my web and email address (now luellaforbes.com).
And if you or the organisation you work with needs a little help making sure the change you're implementing is right first time and you're interested in saving time, money, and helping your employees stay connected to what you're doing, I'd love to hear from you. Or of course if there's any feedback on what I've created - I'd love that too.
“There is this tendency to set things up in your mind so that you can never feel like you’ve done something well enough.”