Two weeks ago, I featured an approach to stimulating team development, and you gave it a big thumbs up! So, here’s another.
I’m intrigued by what people do, what they say, and how they respond to different situations. Noticing these variations gives me fuel for a constant flow of new models. People love visuals. They draw the eye and make people think.
I have had great success in putting “half-baked” models in front of people and asking them to tell me:
- What do you think about it?
- Is it true? If not, when could it be true?
- How would you change this to reflect your experience?
- What insights did this discussion give you?
Here is a model chock full of interesting discussion points on the topic of change. I’ve included three.
You can use this with an individual, a team, or an entire organization. Ask them how they would change the anchor points.
Here is another. It’s similar but generates different discussion points.
You can ask:
- Which areas of the business would you characterize as Change Averse?
- Are there islands of Change Aversion within streams of Constant Innovation? What are the pros and cons of such a state?
- What is the difference between the two middle categories? When and in what parts of the business are they appropriate?
- What could move people from one level to another?
- What are the pros and cons of each end of the spectrum?
In Consulting Masterclass I demonstrate how to build models, yet only two participants have ever accepted the challenge. Models don’t have to be perfect to generate helpful insight. Healthy debate improves engagement and can crystallize commitment.
Do you have an idea for a model you’ve been noodling? Can you improve mine? I’d love to hear from you! Click here to email me.
Thoughtfully yours,
Jeff Skipper
