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This is for a second menu breaking episodes down by topic area rather than the four themes

3-5. On Converting Volunteer Roles to Permanent Positions

What happens when an organization decides that a role performed on a voluntary basis is so important that it should become a permanent position?

3-4. On Asking the BIG Questions

Many students begin with BIG questions in mind, but must focus on narrow questions to get published. How to keep an eye on the BIG questions?

3-3. Brand Equity and Quickly Turning a “Loser” into a “Winner”

When a flagging brand turns itself around and becomes a winner, it’s interesting. But can it be replicated? And if so, what does it take?

3-2. On Counternarratives: Alternative Stories about the Organization

Nowadays, organizations cannot avoid being criticized. I explore the narrative structures that fuel the seemingly endless string of negative messages.

3-1. Planned Change and the ‘Story of the Four Commanders’

There are many ways to achieve the desired ends of a change effort. This episode discusses four broad strategies with their strengths and weaknesses

2-10. Oh, the Weather Outside is Frightful …

Given a choice, where would you more likely take a job? When you answered, did the weather or climate play a role. If so, you’re probably not alone…

2-9. How to Stop Doing Something

Stopping something, like bad habits or change efforts is an important part of change, but is sorely overlooking in the popular change literature.

2-8. Profanity with a Purpose?

What purpose does cursing serve in the workplace? And to what extent should it be bothersome? This is a more difficult question than it sounds.

2-7. On Bridging Political Division

There is little question that political division is strong and inhibits dialogue. To what extent is this a problem and what should be done about it?

2-6. The Perils of Pursuing Efficiencies in Practice

A follow-up to a previous post on efficiency — looking at the practical challenges on how to make organizations more efficient in their performance