15.3 Managing effective change strategically Flashcards

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C___________ is an essential part of managing effective strategic change - as soon as more than one person is involved, we must consider how messages are best c___________ and through which channels.

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Communication

communicated

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Why must the manner of communication between those involved in strategic change be carefully considered?

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Communication must be clear - what someone believes they are saying is not necessarily the same as what the receiver thinks they are hearing.

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The “Johari method” sets out four areas of disconnect in communication between ourselves and others:

1) A_____ - an area with open communication between all individuals - i.e. everyone has good knowledge and understanding
2) B____ s___ - an area where the communicator needs to seek additional knowledge to ensure everyone has a full understanding.
3) F_____ - a.k.a. “hidden area” - where the communicator has more knowledge and can dominate the conversation
4) U_______ - an area of uncertainty where all parties have limited or no knowledge, and therefore risk incorrect decision making.

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Arena
Blind spot
Facade
Unknown

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Wearden sets out a number methods for managing change - list five of these.

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1 Education - teach others the process
2 Participation - people are more likely to accept if they can participate
3 Facilitation - one or more people have specific responsibility for communicating change
4 Support - encourage others to express concerns or ideas
5 Ownership - encouraging others to own the process in their areas
6 Negotiation - use bargaining chips to bring people around
7 Force - give people no choice but to comply
8 Manipulation - use threats or coercion

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What is the purpose of the Johari window?

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To identify, consider and challenge where the disconnect happens in our communication with others.

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Who developed the Johari window model?

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Joseph Luft & Harry Ingham (1955)

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What are the four sections of the Johari window?

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Arena - known by self and others
Blind spot - known by others not by self
Facade - known by self by by others
Unknown - unknown by self and others

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