Archive for 'Leading Change'

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What Makes Twitter Successful?

The beauty and success of twitter is built on 3 steadfast psychological principles – the same ones casinos bet on. Companies might consider how a twitter-like tool can increase employee engagement, desired behaviors and business performance.

Intermittent rewards are most effective for getting people to repeat a desired behavior.

When we are rewarded each and every time, ... Read more »

This is a true story about a group of hardy rugged men who are a continuous reminder to me that leading change is a matter of the heart and soul as well as the head.

Background and Preparation

Many, perhaps most, members of the Society of American Foresters, were supplying industry with lumber in the late 90’s. One member was dismayed to ... Read more »

Kill all the pigs.  This decree was ordered and carried out by government officials in Egypt to prevent a swine flu epidemic.  The decision failed to consider the informal socio-cultural system of garbage disposal nor did it prepare the masses to deal with the consequences of this change.  As a result, the streets of Cairo are overflowing with garbage, and the government is dealing with massive environmental, social ... Read more »

A group of young boys and girls playing at the beach demonstrate an important lesson on leading change and provide a solution to a client’s dilemma with a longstanding problem of gender politics in the workplace. The change lesson – legislated change works so long as someone stands guard.  To shift attitudes and behaviors demonstrate the value of the change for those who are doing ... Read more »