Welcome to the August edition of The Wingdale Harbors Leadership Brief. This month, I have been writing about one of the most challenging leadership domains: managing organizational transformation.
Every leader will eventually face the task of changing their organization. The difference between transformations that succeed and those that fail often comes down to the leader's understanding of resistance, clarity, and what actually needs to change. This month's writing shares frameworks for thinking through that work.
Featured: Rational Resistance
If you read only one piece this month, make it Managing Organizational Change: When Resistance Is Rational. Most leaders treat all resistance to change as emotional resistance to be overcome. But some resistance is based on legitimate concerns about the change itself. Understanding the difference will completely change how you lead transformation.
On Strategy and Execution
Decision-Making Frameworks for Complex Scenarios explores how to decide confidently despite uncertainty. Executive Decision-Making Under Uncertainty addresses the reality that higher levels bring more consequential choices with less certainty.
On Association and Organizational Leadership
Member Retention Strategies for Associations: Beyond Renewal Rates explores how to build retention strategy that goes beyond renewal mechanics.
Foundation for Change
The foundation for successful change is a culture that can handle it. Building delegation capability across your organization is foundational to transformation at scale.
On Your Bookshelf
This month's content draws from New-School Leadership: Making a Difference in the 21st Century, my guide to navigating the complex leadership challenges modern organizations face.
Next Steps
If your organization is in the midst of transformation, my corporate training programs address the specific challenges of leading through change. I also work with senior teams on transformation strategy through my executive advisory services.
Thanks for reading.
D.A. Abrams