Last week, WLH wrapped up our podcast series on what organizations can do to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. This week, WLH is kicking off our next three-part series on applying lessons learned from the Arts and Sports worlds to help create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. In this first […]
A Message to Our Community: Thank You For Tuning In!
Thank you for tuning into the Change and Thrive with Dr. Wendy L. Heckelman Podcast. I’ve enjoyed our time together these past few months. Can you believe we’ve been together for twelve weeks?! If you’re new to the community I invite you to review some of the practical considerations and tips I’ve shared about addressing […]
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: How to Take Action Within Your Organization
In this last installment of WLH’s four-part series, , today’s podcast will focus on the actions organizations can take to address Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) practices. This podcast builds on the fact that many organization’s commitment and actions regarding DEI are on a spectrum –From just being aware that there are challenges to more […]
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: How to Assess Your Organizational Practices
As the second installment of WLH’s four-part series on the steps that organizations can take to address DEI practices, today’s podcast will focus on the second step of DEI transformation: Assessment. We kicked off the series by first discussing Awareness, which involves taking the time and space for all members of an organization to reflect […]
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: How to Prioritize Awareness Within Your Organization
This year has been a year of national reckoning. Instances of police brutality against African Americans and the systemic inequities that have led to the effects of COVID-19 falling disproportionately on people of color have been brought to the forefront of our national dialogue. Though these injustices are by no means new, 2020 has ushered […]
Coaching Direct Reports Through Transition
Change can take many forms. It can be planned or mapped out by an organization, such as a strategic shift or organizational restructuring. It can also occur in anticipation of shifting trends in an organization’s competitive landscape. It can be completely unexpected, such as shifts that have been demanded by COVID-19 and the accompanying economic […]
Create A High-Performing Team to Deliver Results in Today’s New Normal
A lot has and continues to happen as a result of the pandemic… many organizations are fundamentally revisiting their strategy and implementing changes to their vision and goals. This has resulted in changes in team structures. Whenever there are new leaders, new teams and new ways of working, leaders need to re-evaluate how they engage […]
Planning For Risk When Undergoing Large Scale Change
We know that the pandemic and the economic impact is forcing organizations to transform their strategy and ways of working. Michael Porter is quoted as saying “Risk is a function of how poorly a strategy will perform if the ‘wrong’ scenario occurs’. As part of our approach to change implementation, we believe it is critical […]
The Importance of Leadership Commitment When Driving Large Scale Change
Successful change does not happen if leaders are not on board! They need to Commit by owning the change and preparing to lead. Since commitment establishes the correct psychological infrastructure, it may take time to cement it! The business case for change, which is paramount, requires explicit information on what is changing and the reasons […]
Leading During Difficult Times: How Organizations and Leaders Can Effectively Support Their Teams
As L&D professionals we know your daily mantra is “I am resilient, I am agile, and I am here to help!” Supporting your organization with the resources and learning assets that develop agility and resiliency falls on your shoulders. Leading through change is not easy under regular business circumstances, let alone during a crisis. As change […]