Managing 'Change'

What is it about 'Change' that has some people react like rabbits in a headlight? Why do some embrace Change and others resist it against all logic? Why do some business leaders cling to outmoded and flawed business models whilst others are always hungry for the next 'great idea'? Share your ideas and own experiences with us and others here...

Think Positive, Get Going, Be Happy

I went to a short CIPD evening seminar yesterday on Positive Psychology. Its basic premise is that all personal and group development methods should focus on building on existing strengths rather than focusing on weaknesses and trying to plug the gaps. We were shown statistics to show that only building on strengths is very effective and produces results quicker.

Yet recent research has shown that between 65% and 85% of team and individual coaching time is spent on trying to plug the gaps. Very little time was spent on making what works well even better.

It is also claimed that people spending time acting on, and therefore reinforcing their own strengths, produce a greater sense of wellbeing (happiness).

What is your experience of building on your strengths? Did it work for you? Did it last?

Do you think analysing individuals’ and teams’ weaknesses is really needed or should we just accentuate the positive?