What needs to change? That’s easy. How and when is the hard part.
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Problems are easy to spot in any company. What’s hard is to time and coax meaningful change, which is an advanced blend of art and science. Explore the four key ingredients to successfully time meaningful change in your organization: a well-defined problem, top prioritization, early, visible wins, and the necessary resources.
I appreciate this article very much and much of this resonated, both experientially and logically. I couldn't help but notice the one term used here 'commander' which is in fact a Myers-Briggs personality type associated with ENTJs. :) They strive for greatness, seek worthy challenges and see time as scarce! I can imagine this being very tough for those folks. There are some great learnings here to apply if I may deduce from your writing -- (1) to apply their excellent strategic thinking qualities to developing relationships more deeply, seeing more 360 and the topography of the environment around them and (2) this can have a knock on effect to mitigate the common and prevalent feelings of impatience, inefficiency and irrationality that can end up driving frustration for them.
Nikhyl, each one of your articles has so many amazing insights. I keep coming back to them anytime I'm reflecting on my career or pondering between career options. As an aside, is there a way for someone outside your network to engage with you for career advice, mentoring, or coaching?
I can relate to the points in the article. I have faced challenges about initiating changes in well established teams at large companies. And I felt the changes were needed (of course!). I agree that timing is important - when company/product has a crisis change is easier.
This makes me think of Gray Mirror's equation of "Energy equals mass, times capacity, times commitment, times cohesion" https://graymirror.substack.com/p/automate-your-vote https://graymirror.substack.com/p/gamestop-the-natural-experimen
I appreciate this article very much and much of this resonated, both experientially and logically. I couldn't help but notice the one term used here 'commander' which is in fact a Myers-Briggs personality type associated with ENTJs. :) They strive for greatness, seek worthy challenges and see time as scarce! I can imagine this being very tough for those folks. There are some great learnings here to apply if I may deduce from your writing -- (1) to apply their excellent strategic thinking qualities to developing relationships more deeply, seeing more 360 and the topography of the environment around them and (2) this can have a knock on effect to mitigate the common and prevalent feelings of impatience, inefficiency and irrationality that can end up driving frustration for them.
Thank you so much for these insights and tips!
One of the best reads to begin the year 2022 !!
Amazing and thought provoking insights captured beautifully.
Nikhyl, each one of your articles has so many amazing insights. I keep coming back to them anytime I'm reflecting on my career or pondering between career options. As an aside, is there a way for someone outside your network to engage with you for career advice, mentoring, or coaching?
So much to learn from each of your blog post. Enjoyed reading this!
Incredible depth. I have encountered many of the issues and can relate to the mistakes Anita made. Would have been great to have this at the time :D
I can relate to the points in the article. I have faced challenges about initiating changes in well established teams at large companies. And I felt the changes were needed (of course!). I agree that timing is important - when company/product has a crisis change is easier.
wonderfully put!