Navigating through Chaos: Strategies for Navigating when Change PRises as Captain
In the podcast 'Adventures in Continuous Improvement,' co-hosts Dr. Mohamed Saleh and John Dyer explore the journey of becoming a selfless leader, a role that demands certain disciplines in the face of challenges. One such challenge is the fear of relinquishing control, a concern that leaders may have as they transition from a command-and-control structure to a lean system focused on team-based continuous improvement. This transformation can cause significant organizational upheaval for both frontline employees and leaders accustomed to being in charge.
The podcast episode 'Behind the Curtain: Adventures in Continuous Improvement' discusses the elements that drive leader resistance, offering several paths to overcome this resistance. One key point is the failure of improvement initiatives can be linked to traditional promotion criteria that reward control, which can make leaders resistant to change.
Embracing transformation without a clear destination can be challenging for leaders. However, the co-hosts emphasize the importance of defining what a coach looks like for leaders in transition. In a lean environment, leaders are encouraged to empower teams to address issues in real time, shifting from a traditional command-and-control approach.
Another concern for leaders in a transition to a lean system is coping with loss of identity. The co-hosts suggest that the leader's new role should be framed as a coach, and the fulfillment of growing those around you is seen as a reward for giving up power in a transition.
The podcast, focused on continuous improvement, also addresses the importance of everyone from the top CEO to frontline employees being on board with the transition for it to be successful. Resistance to change is common during this type of transition, but the co-hosts offer insights and strategies to navigate these challenges.
Tune into 'Adventures in Continuous Improvement' for more insights on leadership transitions and continuous improvement.
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