Archive for the 'Leading Change' Category
Decision Making: Learning to Close Doors
0 Comments Published by Rick Rumford June 7th, 2009 in Leading Change, decision making, problem solving.“Every choice is a renunciation.”
This quote by Thomas Aquinas cited in a recent article by Ronald Rolheiser, a Catholic priest writing in the Texas Catholic Herald, made me literally stop reading and think! I mean that I put down the paper and stared blankly into space for at least five minutes. The starkness of the […]
Slideshare: Great Tool for Meeting Facilitators
0 Comments Published by Rick Rumford February 2nd, 2009 in Leadership, Leading Change, Meeting Facilitation, Training Resources.I just started using Slideshare and it is a really great source of PowerPoint slides on tons of topics. Check out this one on Change. It is really cool - and a little scary!
If you are a meeting facilitator or if you have to make a presentation, this site should be a first stop as you […]
Best Care Anywhere
0 Comments Published by Rick Rumford May 28th, 2008 in Book Reviews, Leadership, Leading Change.I recently read Best Care Anywhere, a great book that I think contributes to the discussion about healthcare and how the current U.S. system may change in the near future. In my leadership consulting practice I have worked extensively with the VA since 1995 and was able to observe many of the revolutionary changes that […]
Tipping Point - Read this Book!
0 Comments Published by Rick Rumford May 21st, 2008 in Book Reviews, Leadership, Leading Change.In my role as a leadership consultant I am frequently asked about the books that I read and recommend. During the past few months I have found myself recommending the same handful of books and thought it might be worthwhile to share my recommendations here.
First of all, I need to tell you that I have […]
Systems Thinking and Action Learning
0 Comments Published by Rick Rumford May 6th, 2008 in Action Learning, Leadership Training, Leading Change.In today’s competitive environment, organizations must respond quickly to an ever changing marketplace. Quick response requires:
The swift grasping of new knowledge and information; and
The rapid application of that knowledge to competitive market situations.
Paying attention to how new ideas and actions will impact other key areas and aspects of the organization is key to proper application […]
Leadership Training: Free Resources
0 Comments Published by Rick Rumford April 17th, 2008 in Leadership, Leadership Training, Leading Change, Training Resources.One of the great things about the web is the amount of free information that is out there for the taking. Recently I was developing a training program for a healthcare client and I was looking for a quick summary on my topic – something to jump start my thinking.
I found it at 12manage.com. (First, […]
Leadership Training Blog
0 Comments Published by Rick Rumford April 15th, 2008 in Leadership, Leadership Training, Leading Change, Team Building.Greetings,
I want to use this first posting to welcome you and to tell you what you will see when you visit. It is my hope that this Leadership Training blog will provide you with useful tips that will help you lead your work teams.
You can expect quick tips on the following topics:
• Workplace Leadership Skills
• […]
