"Ten Ways to Get People to Change" by Morten T. Hansen.

 JANUARY 9, 2013 Wed  

3 Ways to Get People to Change ! 

You can change strategy, products, and processes all you want, but real change doesn't take hold until your EMPLOYEES actually change what they do every day !  That's easier said than done. Here are three ways to take on the challenge:

(1) Embrace the power of one. 

People need clear direction. If you bombard them with  " 8 values or 12 competencies"  you want them to practice, expect the status quo ! Instead, focus on changing one behavior at a time.

(2) Paint a vivid picture. 

Use stories, metaphors, pictures, and physical objects to compare "where we are now" to the new vision of the future. This taps into people's emotions, a powerful lever for change.

(3) Activate peer pressure. 

Peers can set expectations,  motivate others, or inspire others, or shame others, or provide role models. Ask your employees to set high standards and put pressure on one another to stick to the new rules.

adapted from "Ten Ways to Get People to Change" by Morten T. Hansen.