Ask Dr. Change

Hosted by Dr. Linda Ackerman Anderson

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Ask Dr. Change is a thought-provoking and insightful podcast designed to provide you with proven invaluable guidance on transformational change within organizations, communities and large systems. We tackle the tough questions and challenges faced by millions of leaders and consultants worldwide striving to make critical transformational changes. Your host, Dr. Linda Ackerman Anderson, international speaker and bestselling author, draws from her 45 years of proven experience facilitating transformational change in Fortune 1000 businesses, governments, paramilitary, military and large not-for-profit organizations. Linda offers you real-world strategies, practical tips and engaging discussions with change practitioners and fellow thought leaders to help strengthen your approach to change and discover what you need to do to be successful in your work. Her insights paint the picture of the future of the change leadership space. Have questions or challenges? Submit your question for Linda directly at: AskDrChange.com (https://askdrchange.com) Prefer Video? Watch full videos for each episode at: AskDrChange.com (https://askdrchange.com) Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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May 20, 202623 min

66. Best Of Ask Dr. Change – Raising Leaders’ Awareness of the People and Process Requirements of Leading Change

Most leaders are rightfully focused on getting the best content solution designed and implemented to satisfy a need in the organization. However, this focus requires additional attention on how the stakeholders will be impacted and engaged, and how the change process is designed to ensure the best solution is generated, implemented, adopted and sustained. Many change consultants are not positioned to directly Influence leaders to expand their attention to strategic People and Process dynamics when leading initiatives. This podcast episode describes the types of attention needed and ways to reach these leaders - so they begin to appreciate and take on influencing how people are affected and the change process is designed. Come learn how to get the attention of leaders to go beyond the content solution to set up their initiatives and stakeholders for success, so they achieve sustained business benefits.Guest Question – Margrete Eva – Change Leader “How do I help leaders to see people and process (especially process) instead of just content?”Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

May 5, 202618 min

65. Best of Ask Dr. Change - Framing Change for Success: From Fear to Possibility

Best of Ask Dr. Change - Season 1.Leaders have a critical choice to make when initiating change. How they frame and communicate the change impacts how it’s received and embraced by the organization. Understanding the motivation behind change – whether it’s a wake-up call, a threat, a vision of something different, or an inspiration – is paramount. Our episode begins with a thought-provoking question from Charles, a seasoned change management consultant. Charles is grappling with a challenging scenario where leaders have framed a crucial change in negative, threatening terms. The fear and uncertainty this has generated are casting a long shadow over the change process. Rumors are rife, fear and anxiety fuel decision-making and communications, and progress seems to have stalled. So, how can we navigate this situation? What strategies can we employ to shift the narrative from fear to possibility? These questions are at the heart of today’s discussion. We’ll explore the human dynamics when change is announced in compelling and positive terms versus negative terms. We’ll discuss strategies for how to turn things around if the initial launch message is threatening and delve into the rationale for leaders consciously focusing on what is possible to co-create when the outcome is successful. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

April 21, 202620 min

64. Best of Ask Dr. Change - Clarifying Your Role and Style For Change Consultants and Coaches

This episode surfaces several important issues about how we as consultants and coaches can best support the people tasked with making change. It is critical to consciously shape our role and style so that we meet the needs of our clients in the best way possible. Too often, consultants and coaches have been trained in a specific approach that becomes “one size fits all.” In the context of major change, that doesn’t always work! It is our job to help our clients see what they don’t see, in ways that support them to be successful.Come hear about the various choices we have about our roles — and styles of executing them — so we can best meet the needs of our change clients, be they leaders, project managers, or change project teams. Come learn a powerful technique for doing so. Expanding your ability to see what is needed, adjust your approach and provide invaluable guidance can produce a breakthrough for you!Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

April 7, 202618 min

63. Best Of Ask Dr. Change - Getting Leaders to Hear the Wake Up Call for Change

Best of Ask Dr. Change - Season 1.Do your too-busy leaders miss seeing important information that they know they need to make? Many leaders miss, ignore or side-step information that serves as a wake-up call… and instead press the snooze button until things get painful. In today's episode, I answer the question: "What triggered the major changes you are leading, and how do we get leaders to pay attention to it earlier?" We’ll explore what constitutes a wake-up call, how to illuminate the earliest indications that a change is needed, and the importance of engaging leaders in this crucial first step toward making their most critical changes. This episode is a must-listen if you want your leaders to be aware and listening for the changes needed in your organization. To watch the full video version of this podcast, please visit AskDrChange.comHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

March 24, 202643 min

62. Conversation with the founder of “The Inner Game of Change” Podcast, Ali Juma

Ali Juma is a change management and communication specialist, the Director of The Inner Game of Change Institute, and the host of The Inner Game of Change podcast. His work focuses on the human and psychological aspects of adopting change within organizations, particularly regarding the integration of technology like AI. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

March 9, 202656 min

61. The Voice of the Next Generation of Change Consultants - Part 2

This panel of younger Change Consultants share their recommendations for the future of the Change field, advice for change leaders, and guidance for consultants. They are pioneering the future of this work and bringing fresh eyes to what we need to be doing and thinking about to be successful in the long term in supporting transformational change.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

February 23, 202653 min

60. The Voice of the Next Generation of Change Consultants - Part 1

February 9, 202650 min

59. Change with Confidence with Phil Buckley

Phil Buckley is the model of his theme—Change with Confidence. In this lively interview, Phil and I explore the importance of changing mindsets and behaviors while guiding leaders to engage their organizations in proven strategies for succeeding at transformational change. Phil brings years of experience, and great stories, to illustrate essential approaches when consulting to and leading major change.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

January 26, 202612 min

58. Critical Change Decision: Determining Your Project’s Pacing Strategy

Every project declares a timeline early in its life cycle. However, that declaration too often misses much of what determines its success! Early in your planning, you need to explore and land on an appropriate and realistic pacing strategy. This episode describes the difference between timeline and pacing strategy . It presents the three elements of pacing strategy and how the myriad dynamics influencing the project’s rollout are considered to decide its pace. This critical decision influences the project’s success and the organization’s ability to absorb the change and achieve its desired outcomes.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

January 12, 202637 min

57. Exploring Agile Change Leadership with Dr. Jen Frahm

Dr. Jen Frahm, co-founder of the Agile Change Leadership Institute is a global expert on organizational change, communications and transformation. In this interview, we get up close and personal with Jen to explore her history, perspectives on life and cutting-edge ideas for taming ambiguity, speaking truth and guiding business agility.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.