It logical to build change leadership skills into expectations of leaders. But… when have you seen a job description that talked about expertise in the area of leading change as a requirement? In contrast, it’s very common to see articulated needs for project management and opportunities to build skills like financial acumen or organizational development.
There are three big reasons why being an effective leader of change will differentiate your career: 1) there’s a global gap of leaders who lead change well, 2) these success skills and behaviors complement any expertise depth you’ve built, and 3) people love to work with and for leaders who do this well.
The success skills needed to be an effective leader of change include: true collaboration, agility, a spirit of innovation and customer centricity.
These skills are not well known or well-practiced in transformations today as evidenced by the dissatisfaction with these efforts and constant churn to change again. Which is why it’s my mission to equip 5000 change savvy leaders with at least 60% of them women. These success skills will broaden and compliment your well-developed expertise in any area. Who doesn’t love working for and with someone who invests in them, truly hears their diverse perspectives, and incorporates their ideas into a bigger shared vision of the future.
Be the magnet for talented people who love to work for great leaders.
Such leaders are also likely to experience higher retention rates and satisfaction within their teams. Leading change well can truly feel like waving a magic wand some days in comparison to leading poorly. The behaviors and skills do not eliminate challenges, but they are very effective in positively leading through change.
FAQ
What qualifications should I look for in a change leadership consultant?
Someone with a track record of successful change transformations and who leads with the people elements of the transformation.
My organization needs to change now. Our expectations are aggressive. How can I come up to speed quickly?
The unknown comes with an inertia of inaction that’s hard to overcome. If you are ready to act and need to come up to speed quickly, working with an expert guide is the way. Reach out below and let’s talk about how Rebel Success for Leaders can help.
I’ve not seen this advertised in job postings. Is there a role title I should be looking for?
There isn’t a typical role title. The most common language found in job postings that’s a good clue is: leading transformations, innovation leaders, turnaround.
None of my managers or leaders have done this well. If I have no example, how do I know if I’m doing this well?
Sometimes the best example is the one you don’t want to copy. Beyond having the example you don’t want to follow and if you’re looking for content to consume, blogs like this one are great ways to become more familiar.
