Warp-speed innovations are changing how we work, shop, and socialize; millions of people are rethinking their careers; governments are scrambling to meet citizen’s new expectations; cultural shifts have given us new words, new relationships, and new awareness; and of course, we continue to grapple with the results of the global pandemic. These are some of the external complex challenges to respond to but even more so, the internal complex challenges community organizations often face are equally challenging.

By any objective measure, the amount of significant, often traumatic change in organizations has grown tremendously over the past two decades. As fast, furious, and constant change takes root in our everyday work lives, putting pressure on both organizations and individuals to adapt or perish, we all have the option to either keep our heads down and mouths shut OR we can choose to demonstrate a willingness to take the risks necessary to execute transformational change rapidly while minimizing the size and number of bumps in the road. In this session, we’ll distinguish between managing and leading change, learn how to recognize the characteristics and specific affects that often makes reality difficult to analyze, respond to or plan for, and introduce tactics you can use to navigate change-related challenges and improve your strategic abilities as a leader.

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