The Innovation Show Tammy Watchorn - The Change Ninja Handbook
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Oct 4, 2024 Tammy Watchorn, the author of 'The Change Ninja Handbook', delves into the art of change leadership through real-life case studies. She discusses the common pitfalls change leaders face, emphasizing the necessity of understanding organizational dynamics. Tammy shares innovative strategies to engage individuals and overcome workplace challenges. Learn the importance of community support in fostering growth and resilience, and how to navigate the emotional landscape of change management. Her insights are invaluable for anyone looking to drive meaningful transformation.
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The Power of Overlooked Stakeholders
- A major event nearly failed because they overlooked the car park attendant in stakeholder mapping.
- This person controlled access and blocked important guests, delaying the entire event.
Clarity Missing in Innovation Roles
- Innovation often lacks clear definition or alignment among leadership.
- Meeting vague KPIs can mask a real absence of meaningful progress.
Creating a Secret Innovation Space
- Tammy proposed an innovative creative space with fake grass but faced policy pushback.
- The fake grass was accidentally replaced by real turf placed at the building entrance, complicating matters.