In this episode, we cover off a critical aspect of change - change leadership. From why is the change leadership training in high demand right now down to the importance of change leadership and the seven traits of an effective change leader. Whilst listening to this episode, think about those who are really great change leaders - do they share these traits?

Listen here on Apple podcasts.

1.30 Topic of today is about change leadership in organisations

2.30 Why is the demand so high now? We cover why the demand is high due to global factors and other things. We cover off the different factors which have conrtributed to the greater demand for change leadership skills. These are multi-faceted.

7.15 Treatment of people through the last couple of years for some organisations has deepened loyalty.

9.45 How change leadership is different to good leadership. It is the evolution of leadership to meet the requirement to continually lead your team through change.

10.27 The first trait ...

The question should be asked, whether Change leadership is just part of good leadership, or whether it is something new. Or perhaps we should hypothesise that due to the increase in the pace and frequency of change that leadership skills related to engaging and leading a team through change well is more important than ever? I can empathise with leaders who may feel they have enough on their plate, but focus should be on how these skills will help them in their leadership role. 

Why change leadership and why now?

The reason why change leadership is in demand more than ever, is due to a triple whammy of a global pandemic, and moving from the information and digital age. In the last couple of years we have witnessed major movements across the world such as #blacklivesmatter #metoo and many other positive, connected, global movements. This has raised the awareness of rights, and raised the good, bad and ugliness of humanity. The world we live in is fast paced, cluttered and challenging p...