Taking Creative Risks: How to Avoid the Top 6 Mistakes Change Leaders Make

Approved for 1 Strategic HRCI credit

Afraid of the people who roll their eyes or slam every new idea? If your workplace is change challenged or addicted to franticness, it can be tricky to shift that.

Of course, all new ideas need what Edward DeBono calls “black hat thinking” or a discerning eye to make sure it makes sense.  However, most people employ “black hat thinking” far too early in the process, leaving brilliant ideas on the cutting room floor. If you’ve ever tried to initiate a new approach to something and it failed, probably one of these mistakes happened:

1) Planting your idea in barren soil
2) Planting the wrong kind of seed
3) Not enough watering and fertilization
4) No stays
5) Letting the bugs and weeds take over
6) Lack of pruning
7) Letting it go to seed

During this interactive, energizing and fun program you will discover tips for preventing these problems from occurring, and ensuring the good ideas get a chance to make a difference in your organization.

Learners will explore how to:

• Choose change initiatives that are mutually beneficial for all  stakeholders
• Invite stakeholders to imbue the change process with constructive creativity and innovation
• Implement change in a way that invites “buy in” and full support of the process

Presenter Info:

Carla Rieger is an expert on creative change management---helping people build habits that keep them vital and effective especially during the “groan zone” phase of change. She is the director of The Artistry of Change consulting firm since 1991 and has written four books on change, creativity and conflict resolution, along with being a regular columnist for several publications. In addition, she has over 15 years experience in the performing arts, specifically comedy. Over the last 21 years she has spoken to over 1000 groups internationally of up to 4000 people. As a frequent speaker, trainer, author and coach, Carla helps people choose and lead successful change initiatives.
 

 WHEN: Thursday, May 20, 2010 - 7:30AM to 9:00AM
(Registration at 7:15AM)

WHERE: Washington Athletic Club
1325 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA

PRICE:
Seattle SHRM Member:  $35.00
Non-member:   $45.00
Student:    $15.00

*Price includes meal. The breakfast menu will be a "Breakfast Quesadilla" with pork sausage.  

Registration ends on Monday, May 17th at 5pm. Walk-in registrants may be charged more at the door.

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