The Optimisitic Realist: How to Balance Optimism and Realism During Change – Part 2

    We’ve now arrived at the final responsibility in our 5C Model for Change Leaders. Having explored Commitment Building, Collaboration, Capability Developing, and Coaching, we turn to the fifth and anchoring responsibility: Communicating.   What is Communicating in Change Leadership? Communicating is more than sending out information. It’s the process of sharing the vision, listening activel...

We’ve now explored Commitment Building, Collaboration, and Capability Developing in our 5C Responsibilities of Change Leaders. This month, we turn to the fourth C: Coaching—the human side of leading change that transforms uncertainty into progress.   What is Coaching in Change Leadership? Coaching is the process of preparing, supporting, and guiding team members from the current state through...

  "Leaders who invest in building capability don’t just prepare people for change—they empower them to sustain it." – Adapted from Zenger & Folkman. In our 5C Responsibilities of Change Leaders, we’ve already explored Commitment Building and Collaboration. This month, we turn to the third 'C': Capability Developing—a responsibility often underestimated yet critical for long-term change su...