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"Ignoring the warning signs: How failing to invest in internal change management communications can harm your business"
February 8, 2023
"Ignoring the warning signs: How failing to invest in internal change management communications can harm your business"
Posted by Allan Steinmetz at 12:00am
#teamalignment, #teamanship, #employee advocacy #Internal branding, #brandpurpose, #warningsigns, #internal change # unlocking productivity
Are you Experiencing Culture Change
March 27, 2022
The other day, I received a report from Quantum Workplace, stating that 65 percent of employees had perceived a shift in their organization’s culture over the last two years. Considering the pandemic’s impact, this makes sense; however, the number still seems low. With an increase in remote work, restaurant business closure, etc., I would have expected the number to be much higher, around 75 to 85 percent. I anticipated a change in cultural understanding when I wrote a blog post two years ago entitled DISCONNECTEDNESS. APART NOT ALONE.
Posted by Allan Steinmetz at 12:00am
#culture #purpose, #culturechange, #purpose #mission/values, #brandvalue
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February 5, 2020
Wells Fargo - Disrupt the bank and restore internal and external brand confidence and achieve Brand Resilience
Posted by Allan Steinmetz at 12:00am
#Disruption #Innovation #brandresiliance, #brandconfidence, #WellsFargo, #changemanagement #brandpurpose # Leadershipalignment #internalbranding #external branding #inwardconsulting
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January 30, 2020
Often, when I am asked the question of why our firm, Inward Strategic Consulting got into this business I usually provide an explanation that falls into five different categories. 1) Change is hard to embrace, 2) brand purpose and value are unifying, 3) Employee advocacy is paramount, 4) Sales channel understanding is a necessity, and 5) Internal/External brand alignment is critical.
Posted by Allan Steinmetz at 12:00am
Chick HERE to see what we have learned over 19 years
October 30, 2017
It was 19 years ago that we first started building our own brand identity. At the time, many companies were conducting large-scale process redesign and reengineering programs. Reportedly, close to 50% of those programs were failing, and 80% of the credit was given to reasons related to company culture clashes. Our thinking? What could we do to help organizations deal with enterprise change, culture realignment and internal branding?
Posted by Allan Steinmetz at 1:00am
change management, internal communications, social media, Millennial's, transformation, organization
Click Here To Learn about accepting and embracing change internally
August 16, 2017
Do you want to improve internal buy-in for major change initiatives? Start socializing your ideas internally.
Posted by Allan Steinmetz at 1:00am
Click Here To Learn How to go from Corporate Value Statements to Employee Action/ Behavior
June 15, 2017
What are companies doing to convert core values into tangible behaviors? - Talk is not enough.
Posted by Allan Steinmetz at 1:00am
Managing Change Through Strategic Internal Communications
November 15, 2016
In today’s constantly changing global environment, companies that anticipate these shifts have a distinct advantage over competitors. For instance, dietary preferences have shifted away from processed fast foods towards organic and locally sourced options. Big box retailers have seen their shoppers migrate to the Internet, and have had to adjust their inventory model, online/social presence, and delivery systems. Additionally, companies in almost every industry are experiencing mergers and acquisitions to gain competitive advantages of size and scope within their fields. In order to prepare employees for this constant change, companies must rely on strategic internal communications to establish clarity, alignment, and engagement. A recent post on CEB Global, entitled “Why Internal Communicators Should Prioritize Change Communication” discusses this idea. https://www.cebglobal.com/blogs/why-internal-communicators-should-prioritize-change-communication/
Posted by Matt Manning at 11:00am
Change Management, Mergers, Acquisitions, Internal Communications
“The Times They Are A Changing”, Especially In Internal Communications
June 7, 2016
I recently had the opportunity to attend a very informative event held by the Boston chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. It was a panel discussion called “Internal Communications In Times of Change”, where HR, marketing, and communications professionals from a variety of industries came together to discuss trends in internal corporate communications and participate in an open Q+A session.
Posted by Matt Manning at 9:00am
Internal Communications, Change Management, Enterprise Social Networks
Change For The Sake Of Change Is Not The Best Strategy
August 13, 2015
Whenever a new executive comes into an organization, the natural inclination is to change strategies, brand positioning, or just executional direction. Often this change is made without regard to the level of engagement around the current efforts, or the momentum that may exist in the organization. Now don’t get me wrong! The power to change is the power to grow. John F. Kennedy once said, “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” But change for change’s sake can be more damaging to your efforts towards creating an engaged and inspired workforce than no change at all. Some leaders change things they shouldn’t change and don’t change those they should. John Luke Jr., Chairman and CEO of global packaging giant, MeadWestvaco, said 'Change simply for the sake of change is an abdication of leadership'.
Posted by Rick DeMarco at 11:00am
Leadership, Change Management, Competitive Landscape, Research