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Kerrie Smit
Sep 3, 20243 min read
Moving Towards Change: The Cost of Remaining the Same
Reluctance to change can have a significant cost. In this post, we look at the downside of remaining stagnant and the power of change.
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Kerrie Smit
Jul 1, 20243 min read
What we know about Change Management: A Guide to Everyday Benefits
Outside of work there are environmental, social and political factors that create changes for us and our families every day.
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Kerrie Smit
May 23, 20244 min read
Why diversity is better for everyone - and better than the alternatives
It's not easy to give up your place or entitlement if the status quo is on your side. So why embrace diversity? Here's a few good reasons.
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Kerrie Smit
May 13, 20245 min read
The Compound Effect of inspiration: Ripples Through Time
In those moments when we've felt inspired by someone or something, we can feel like everything suddenly makes sense, and we're motivated...
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Kerrie Smit
May 6, 20244 min read
Using Change as a Catalyst for Growth
Change is both a threat and an opportunity. It's often perceived as disruptive, but it can indeed be a powerful catalyst for growth.
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Kerrie Smit
Apr 27, 20242 min read
Saturday Catch-Up: Change Managers Between Roles
We look at the regular cycle of hiring down turn, and what change managers can do to remain productive and buoyant during down time.
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Kerrie Smit
Apr 24, 20244 min read
Self-Limiting Beliefs and Change: what’s holding you back?
Understanding the Power of Self-Limiting Beliefs I sometimes talk to people about the Frustration Wall. I first discovered the...
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Kerrie Smit
Apr 15, 20244 min read
Getting along and getting ahead in change: the Neutrality vs. Advocacy Dilemma
In organisational change management, two contrasting approaches often emerge: the common consulting strategy of maintaining neutrality...
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Kerrie Smit
Mar 16, 20243 min read
Saturday Catch-up: light at the end of the tunnel
This Saturday, let's go back to the archives to explore some of the hardest parts of change, and remind ourselves that there is a pathway...
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Kerrie Smit
Mar 15, 20246 min read
I need a hero! Why we find effective leadership exciting
Who was your best boss? You'll undoubtedly pick someone you like, they will probably have invested time in you, they will have developed...
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Kerrie Smit
Mar 5, 20248 min read
When workplace fear is ferocious: Practical Strategies for Cultivating Courage
"Organisation is the key to success." I heard this saying - or I read it in my Filofax - in my twenties and it stuck with me like some...
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Kerrie Smit
Mar 4, 20243 min read
It's not you: ever wondered why change is so daunting?
The Psychology Behind why Change is so Daunting The prospect of change can immediately evoke apprehension and resistance. Whether it's...
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Kerrie Smit
Mar 1, 20244 min read
Leaning in is the Hardest Part of Change
When change comes at us, it's tempting to ignore it, hide, put it off or generally just try to escape thinking about it. Leaning in is a...
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Kerrie Smit
Feb 29, 20244 min read
The inspiring story of Activist Ed Roberts
Note: please be warned this article deals with discrimination towards people with physical disabilities and quotes an offensive and...
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Kerrie Smit
Feb 20, 20242 min read
Navigate Workplace Transitions with Mentorship
Going through change at work can often drive a desire for personal growth. But there are times it can plunge us in to despair and...
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Kerrie Smit
Feb 13, 20245 min read
So you're thinking of investing in coaching. Is it worth the cost?
Before we talk about value, let's cut to the chase. Numbers, costs and references are current at the date of publication for general...
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Kerrie Smit
Feb 7, 20243 min read
Rainmakers and change resistance: The Sustainability Honey Trap
Another senior change professional and I were grabbing lunch recently and shared some experiences in 'rainmaker' cultures - think for...
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Kerrie Smit
Feb 2, 20245 min read
Big Change and what it means for all the other changes
Most of us accept that the world of work is constantly changing. But I was thinking about how the wider world is also constantly in flux,...
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Kerrie Smit
Jan 9, 20244 min read
Gut feel and lag indicators: When change isn't going well.
Ideally we'd love to be in a position where we have change management metrics in place and we're managing proactively to a plan that...
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Gem Williams
Jul 13, 20233 min read
Leading bravely against the bully
“Leadership” or to be a “leader” is a state of mind. It’s a title earned, not assigned and is often judged by the feedback of your teams...
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