run with a rebel wild pack create a better future
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3.18.15 @RebelsAtWork @LoisKelly
Run With A Rebel Wild Pack: Create a Better Future
Software Architecture Conference
Why is change so hard?
Why is being a change instigator so hard?
My biggest challenge in creating change is:
1. Afraid I might hurt my reputation/career2. My boss is resistant to most new ideas3. Unclear how decisions really get made4. My ideas go against the culture of my
organization5. I hate dealing with conflict and controversy6. Working through approval processes makes
me crazy
Mindset Skills Self-care
FEARSO WHAT?
OBSESSION
Bad Rebel Good Rebel
Complain Create
Me-focused Mission focused
Pessimist Optimist
Problems Possibilities
Anger Passion
Alienate people Attract support
Assertions Questions
Pinpoint fingers Pinpoint causes
Lecture Listen
Worry that Wonder if
Obsessed Reluctant@Rebels at Work
What assumptions mightbe in your way?FEAR
Address your boss’ worries
Not having all answersAvoiding criticismManaging riskWasting time, resourcesNot being recognized
6 reasons bosses say NO
1. It’s just not that important2. I can’t understand what the “it” is3. Bad timing4. Uncertainty makes me nervous5. I don’t like the idea and can’t tell
you6. I love the way things are
Don’t go it alone. Create a rebel wild pack.
10%: The minority rules
http://news.rpi.edu/luwakkey/2902
Understand the organizational landscape
• What is most valued?• How are decisions made?• What are the business cycles?• Who influences what and whom?• What’s getting talked about?
SKILLS
Make friends with BBB’s
Who are two BBB’s with whom you should have lunch?
(Bureaucratic Black Belts)
What’s at stake Show how the idea relates to what people want.
What could be Make the status quo unappealing.
Why it can work People support ideas they think can work.
What do people in your organization really want? Is it stated or unstated?
Communicate to effect behavior
Connect to what’s understood
It’s a new magazine that combines the best of Rolling Stone and Harvard Business Review….
It’s an executive car service with wings…
It’s the love child of Sharepoint and Facebook…
Framing your idea
Prove it can work. Earn more trust.
• What’s needed to realize the dream?
• What might impede progress?
• What preparation is needed?
• How will you evaluate progress?
• What can team stop doing or do less of?
There can be no change without conflict.
• Invite conversation + listen• What’s the real issue?• Ask for alternative solutions• Master the meeting• Strategically address the bullies
Gratitude: what is going well. Write down 3 things each week, share with team.
Penalty boxes: If you end up in penalty box for positive intent, know you’ll recover. Use the time to observe, set new strategy.
Friendships: outside of work friends = priceless to sanity, well being.
Get outside: all adventures are easier when you you’re healthy, fit, rested.
SELF-CARE
Should you keep going?
• Rate importance• Is the energy waning?• Is it performance objective
worthy? • How much are your colleagues
willing to help? • Are you becoming not yourself?
If you’re thrown under the bus…
• Beware your anger• Go under radar• Avoid failure language• Find a new boss• Perspective: work – life• Should you quit?
Know when to quit
Make it safe
When you’re leading rebels
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