Our Advice.
We have years of wisdom. Emerson’s change agents share their stories and strategies straight from the field.
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Is Your Team Uncivilized?
Workplace incivility is not only pervasive, it’s elusive. Fortunately our academic friends have figured out a way to measure it concretely.
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How to Harness the Power of Change Influencers.
Get influencers on your team to advocate for change and generate momentum.
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What Not To Do When You Have a New CEO.
Let’s say you’re a C-suite executive and a new CEO is on the way. You feel nervous—is your job in danger? In our opinion, yes, but here’s how to manage the change.
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Emerson Book Club Review: The Power of Fun.
The Power of Fun by Catherine Price recognizes that, after the last few years, we all need to focus on lighter things. Read this post for straight talk about the differences between Fake Fun and Real Fun.
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The Performance Dip Myth.
Steady (or improving) performance through a change event is no less possible than a sub-four-minute mile.
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Choosing Where Your Employees Work: A Five-Part Guide.
Some organizations allow their employees to work remotely, some are implementing a hybrid approach, others are in a “wait and see” mode. But what’s best for your organization?
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Rehab Your Leadership Team.
High impact teams result from meaningful work, not team-building exercises.
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Change Under Pressure.
Studies show individuals change their behavior when the perceived cons of changing are less than perceived cons of staying the same.
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Leaders: Lean On Your Org Culture for the Tough Talks.
When you have challenging news to share, is there a right way? Yes! Here’s how.
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Why People Continue to Quit Their Jobs.
Here we are in 2022 and it persists — workers continue to quit their jobs in record numbers. Why? One word: control. So what’s a company to do?
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What Comes After Omicron?
First it was COVID-19. Then it was the Delta variant. Now it’s Omicron. How do organizations reconcile an innate need for stability with constant global upheaval?
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Why Is Change So Hard?
If change is everywhere, all the time, why do we still have so much trouble adopting new ways of working?
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Why Are Your Executives in the Room?
Time for leadership sessions! Before you head into days-long meetings, ask yourselves: what question are you trying to answer?
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Your Change Program Can Bring Home the Gold.
We don’t think an organizational change project can touch the level of enjoyment we get from a vacation or watching the Olympics. But could we at least try?
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Why People Are Quitting Their Jobs.
Many people are quitting their jobs. Why? We can sum it up with one word: control. So what’s a company to do?
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Starbucks & Supply Chain Strategy.
It’s not just Starbucks. From computer chips to ketchup packets, business bounce-back has been stalled by supply chain issues. Our advice? Assess where you are today vs. where you need to be.
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Four Ways to Get the Traction Your Org Change Needs.
You need action, but employees aren’t listening. Here’s how to cut through the noise and get the results you need.
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Organizations: Get Your Teams On the Habit Wheel.
How do you push through the bad inertia and get your team humming again? With three time-tested tricks: trigger, action, and reinforcement.
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