23 Mar
Effective Change Management: Kotter's 8 Steps Explained
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Mastering Change: A Leader’s Guide to Navigating Organizational Transformation

Change and the unknown often go hand in hand.

Change is often resisted. Why?  Comfort levels no longer exist, impacts may or may not be known, and job security is often a factor.

When communicating change, our message must be clear as to:

  • Why the change is occurring
  • The anticipated benefits
  • Who will be impacted, and how
  • The timeline for implementation
  • How results will be measured
  • Why the change supports the vision of the organization

Dr. John Kotter, Harvard professor, author, and leadership consultant, shares that as leaders we must motivate our teams by communicating our strategy and vision for all changes, and he provides an 8 Step process for implementing change:

1. Create a sense of urgency
Present an opportunity that helps the team see the need for change

2. Build a guiding coalition
Get a group of diverse, early adopters that will help communicate and guide the change

3. Form a strategic vision and initiatives
Provide a visual of what the change will look like and the direction you’re headed

4. Enlist volunteers
Continually obtain buy-in to keep the momentum and purpose moving forward

5. Enable action by removing barriers
Keep apprised of the challenges being faced and ensure strong communication and new processes are in place

6. Generate short-term wins
Reward and recognize successes as they occur

7. Sustain acceleration
Use the successes as a springboard to continually move forward

8. Institute change
Share how the changes, processes, and initiatives contribute to the organization’s overall success

It’s up to us as leaders to minimize the fear of change by communicating the value of each change, ultimately reducing resistance and obtaining success.

Sincerely,

Mike and Jan

To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.
–Winston Churchill

At PeopleTek Coaching, our expertise lies in guiding IT visionaries, propelling them to the zenith of their capabilities. With a potent combination of bespoke coaching sessions, forward-thinking methodologies, and deep-rooted insights from the tech sector, we empower both individual tech mavens and cohesive teams to thrive in the dynamic world of IT.

Our state-of-the-art coaching model hones leadership skills and bolsters team unity, aligning them with a shared technological mission. This steadfast dedication to fostering teamwork has cemented our standing, making us the go-to consultancy for myriad tech corporations over our distinguished 20-year journey.

Beyond just business achievements, our aspiration is to mold IT spaces that resonate with positivity, creativity, and mutual respect. We champion environments that catalyze individual advancement and heighten productivity. This visionary approach forms the cornerstone of PeopleTek’s ethos.

At PeopleTek, we invite you to reshape your IT leadership path and lead with unmatched accuracy and enthusiasm. Delve into the nuances of our tailored approach by visiting PeopleTekCoaching.com. Boasting a comprehensive array of tech-focused services, we are primed to refresh your ascent to tech leadership excellence and collaborative success.

16 Mar
Workplace Integrity: Key for Success & Teamwork
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Discover the Power of Integrity at Work: Does Your Team Measure Up?

It is true integrity alone would not make you a good leader,
but without integrity, you never will be.
– Zig Ziglar

Workplace Integrity: Key for Success & Teamwork

Is integrity a key value in your workplace? Are business relationships healthy and does your company address behaviors and actions that are not aligned with “working and leading” with integrity?

When integrity is truly embraced, you will find a work environment where employees are accountable, are more engaged, and where there’s a desire to help achieve organizational success. You’ll find respectful interactions regardless of differing opinions, and you’ll find transparency about owning accomplishments as well as mistakes.

As leaders it’s up to us to set the stage.  We need to demonstrate that we value integrity and that our actions are aligned with our expectations. How can we do this?

  • Model the behaviors we expect from others
  • Follow through on our commitments
  • Dispel rumors
  • Address negativity
  • Be trustworthy and build relationships of trust
  • Do not compromise our ethics
  • Encourage kindness, respect, and graciousness
  • Admit our mistakes
  • Commit to helping others succeed

Below are a few questions that help measure integrity:

1.    I always act with positive intent
2.    I do not avoid answering questions truthfully, even when the issue is difficult
3.    I treat others fairly and respectfully regardless of position/title
4.    I call others out when the work values are not supported
5.    I am not easily influenced by those more senior to me when things seem “off” and have the confidence to be true to myself

Ask your team to answer these questions and discuss what they view as team strengths and needs.

Sincerely,

Mike and Jan

Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is looking.
–C.S. Lewis

At PeopleTek Coaching, our expertise lies in guiding IT visionaries, propelling them to the zenith of their capabilities. With a potent combination of bespoke coaching sessions, forward-thinking methodologies, and deep-rooted insights from the tech sector, we empower both individual tech mavens and cohesive teams to thrive in the dynamic world of IT.

Our state-of-the-art coaching model hones leadership skills and bolsters team unity, aligning them with a shared technological mission. This steadfast dedication to fostering teamwork has cemented our standing, making us the go-to consultancy for myriad tech corporations over our distinguished 20-year journey.

Beyond just business achievements, our aspiration is to mold IT spaces that resonate with positivity, creativity, and mutual respect. We champion environments that catalyze individual advancement and heighten productivity. This visionary approach forms the cornerstone of PeopleTek’s ethos.

At PeopleTek, we invite you to reshape your IT leadership path and lead with unmatched accuracy and enthusiasm. Delve into the nuances of our tailored approach by visiting PeopleTekCoaching.com. Boasting a comprehensive array of tech-focused services, we are primed to refresh your ascent to tech leadership excellence and collaborative success.

09 Mar
Listening Matters: Unveiling the Truth About Being Heard at Work
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Listening Matters: Unveiling the Truth About Being Heard at Work

Listening Is A Differentiator?

We all want to be heard; we want to not only share our thoughts and opinions, but we want the recipient(s) to actually process what we’re saying.

Based on a global survey conducted by The Workforce Institute@UKG, there is a need for improvement. Over 4,000 employees, managers, and business leaders across 11 countries were asked if they felt heard in the workplace.  The results were that 81% felt they were heard, and 19% felt they were not. Results by several countries include:

Country           Felt Heard
Canada               73%
U.K.                    77%
U.S.                    80%
India                   87%

A few more interesting findings:
  • Men reported feeling listened to 84% of the time versus 79% for women
  • Extraverts felt listened to 86% of the time compared to 79% for introverts
  • Those feeling most listened to (85%) were in the age brackets of 18-24, as well as those 65 and older (interesting age variance)
  • 40% do not feel their input is acted upon or leads to any type of change

Items of special significance to leadership:
  • 63% feel their manager or employer has ignored their voice
  • 43% are more likely to tell their manager what they want to hear
  • 34% don’t feel their manager takes their ideas or feedback seriously
  • 35% don’t feel their manager cares about them as a person
  • 39% don’t feel their manager proactively seeks out ideas or feedback

Being heard does not imply that everything one says is agreed with; it simply means that one is not being discounted and that the feedback or input provided is being acknowledged and considered.

Can we improve as leaders? Probably. We can start by building relationships, we must be aware of and remove distractions, and we must truly focus on the person.

Let every person know they’ve been heard, and when required, follow up on all suggestions and feedback.

Would your team feel that they’ve been heard?  What can you improve upon?

Sincerely,

Mike and Jan

One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say. –Bryant H. McGill

At PeopleTek Coaching, our expertise lies in guiding IT visionaries, propelling them to the zenith of their capabilities. With a potent combination of bespoke coaching sessions, forward-thinking methodologies, and deep-rooted insights from the tech sector, we empower both individual tech mavens and cohesive teams to thrive in the dynamic world of IT.

Our state-of-the-art coaching model hones leadership skills and bolsters team unity, aligning them with a shared technological mission. This steadfast dedication to fostering teamwork has cemented our standing, making us the go-to consultancy for myriad tech corporations over our distinguished 20-year journey.

Beyond just business achievements, our aspiration is to mold IT spaces that resonate with positivity, creativity, and mutual respect. We champion environments that catalyze individual advancement and heighten productivity. This visionary approach forms the cornerstone of PeopleTek’s ethos.

At PeopleTek, we invite you to reshape your IT leadership path and lead with unmatched accuracy and enthusiasm. Delve into the nuances of our tailored approach by visiting PeopleTekCoaching.com. Boasting a comprehensive array of tech-focused services, we are primed to refresh your ascent to tech leadership excellence and collaborative success.

02 Mar
Find Your Best Leadership Style: A Simple Guide to Gallup's Four Domains
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Find Your Best Leadership Style: A Simple Guide to Gallup’s Four Domains

Leadership Styles Vary – What’s Yours?

While there are many styles of leadership, Gallup has studied over one million teams and 20,000+ senior leaders and have identified four domains and associated styles of leadership:

Domain                                       Leadership Style
Relationship Building                    People-Oriented Leader
Executing                                     Process-Oriented Leader
Strategic Thinking                         Thought-Oriented Leader
Influencing                                   Impact-Oriented Leader

They feel that results will be obtained when the leader utilizes their unique and natural strengths and styles (what we call magic dust™), and that it’s essential for us to:

  • Know our leadership style
  • Deploy and develop our leadership style
  • Be aware of our leadership weaknesses and have strategies to mitigate them

In Jim Clifton and Jim Harber’s book It’s the Manager: Moving From Boss to Coach, they highlight what they view as the six biggest challenges in our current work culture from the perspective of Millennials and Gen Zers:

1.    they don’t just work for a paycheck, they want a purpose
2.    they are no longer simply looking for job satisfaction, they are pursuing development
3.    they don’t want bosses, they want coaches
4.    they don’t want annual reviews, they want ongoing conversations
5.    they don’t want a manager that fixates on their weaknesses
6.    they don’t view their job as just a job, they view it as their life

They also discuss the 34 Clifton Strengths which are linked to the domains listed above. These Strengths identify our focus, attention, and energy, and not the outcomes that may be achieved.  

DOMAIN RECAPS:

Relationship Building

The People Oriented leader is the glue that holds teams together, creates a culture of inclusiveness, builds trust, and genuinely cares.

Executing

This style of leader sets the pace for the team, digs in when needed, creates efficient systems and processes, and provides clarity.

Strategic Thinking

This leadership style listens to others, makes them feel their opinions count, sees the big picture, is a deep thinker and seeks root causes, and are open to new ideas.

Influencing

With this style, the leader inspires others to follow their and the organization’s purpose, vision, and goals, while seeking new levels of excellence.

Remember, all domains/styles add value. What’s important is the willingness to keep our natural strengths strong, and the commitment to continually develop the areas that don’t feel as natural.

Which leadership style sounds most like you? What are you doing to keep it strong?

Mike and Jan

 Self-awareness is the companion of good leadership.
–Merida Johns

At PeopleTek Coaching, our expertise lies in guiding IT visionaries, propelling them to the zenith of their capabilities. With a potent combination of bespoke coaching sessions, forward-thinking methodologies, and deep-rooted insights from the tech sector, we empower both individual tech mavens and cohesive teams to thrive in the dynamic world of IT.

Our state-of-the-art coaching model hones leadership skills and bolsters team unity, aligning them with a shared technological mission. This steadfast dedication to fostering teamwork has cemented our standing, making us the go-to consultancy for myriad tech corporations over our distinguished 20-year journey.

Beyond just business achievements, our aspiration is to mold IT spaces that resonate with positivity, creativity, and mutual respect. We champion environments that catalyze individual advancement and heighten productivity. This visionary approach forms the cornerstone of PeopleTek’s ethos.

At PeopleTek, we invite you to reshape your IT leadership path and lead with unmatched accuracy and enthusiasm. Delve into the nuances of our tailored approach by visiting PeopleTekCoaching.com. Boasting a comprehensive array of tech-focused services, we are primed to refresh your ascent to tech leadership excellence and collaborative success.