“Executives who initiate strategic change without engaging managers in the process disrespect them by dismissing their work and institutional knowledge.
While organizational change isn’t easy, it doesn’t have to be made more painful by those in charge.” Sybil F. Stershic
Those in middle and front-line management who are most affected by change are more than willing to share their ideas on how to best to minimize disruptions and help employees adapt.
Ignore them at your peril, unless you’re looking for an expedited path to disengagement and turnover.
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