“They are resisting.”
“This shouldn’t take so long.”
“We must hold them accountable to new behaviours.”
These are complaints I have heard from people working on organisational changes. It is true that change often happens more slowly than we’d like. In my observation, that is in large part due to how people go about it. I’ll share a different perspective on how to approach change– whether you want to make a small scale change on your team, or a significant change at the department or company level. Because whether or not you have change management in your job title, your job involves change.
About Esther Derby
Esther Derby draws on four decades of experience leading, observing, and living organisational change. She works with a broad array of organisations. Her clients include both startups and Fortune 500 companies. Based on experience and research, her approach blends attention to humans and deep knowledge of complex adaptive systems. Esther has been called one of the most influential voices within the agile communities when it comes to developing organisations, coaching teams, and transforming management. Her work over many years has influenced coaches and leaders across many companies. Esther started her career as a programmer. However, over the years she’s worn many hats. From all these perspectives, one thing was clear: individual, team, and even organizational success depends greatly on the work environment and organizational dynamics. Esther has an MA in Organisational Leadership and a certificate in Human Systems Dynamics. She’s trained as a Mentor Coach and a Satir Coaching Specialist. She’s also the host of the popular podcast, Change by Attraction and co-host of the Law of Jam podcast.