Change leadership

Twenty-first century change leadership begins with acknowledgment of the following realities:

  • Change isn’t just a set of tools and techniques; it’s a state of mind
  • Change isn’t just about fixing yesterday’s mistakes; it’s about preparing for a new tomorrow
  • Change isn’t about surviving; it’s about thriving
  • Change isn’t just about fixing yesterday’s mistakes; it’s about preparing for a new tomorrow
  • Change isn’t about surviving; it’s about thriving
  • Change isn’t just about the bottom line; it also means focusing on the “top line”
  • Change isn’t just about putting out fires; it’s about blazing new trails
  • Change need not be the enemy; it can be an ally
  • Change isn’t about creating fuzzy mission statements; it’s about creating a compelling vision
  • Change isn’t about developing detailed plans; it’s about “futuring”
  • Change isn’t about competing in the future; it’s about creating the future
  • Change isn’t about incrementalism; it’s about quantum advances

Guidelines for change leadership

  • Leading change must be a way of life
  • Leading change means casting off the 20th century
  • Leading change means building coalitions
  • Leading change involves creating a learning organization
  • Leading change involves creating a learning organization
  • Leading change is about changing oneself

*This article was originally published in the Confidence Club ezine

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Chris Barrow

Chris Barrow has been active as a consultant, trainer and coach to the UK dental profession for over 20 years. As a writer, his blog enjoys a strong following and he is a regular contributor to the dental press. Naturally direct, assertive and determined, he has the ability to reach conclusions quickly, as well as the sharp reflexes and lightness of touch to innovate, change tack and push boundaries. In 2014 he appeared as a “castaway” in the first season of the popular reality TV show “The Island with Bear Grylls”. His main professional focus is as Coach Barrow, providing coaching and mentorship to independent dentistry.