A New Paradigm for Change Leadership

Registration is closed because we reached capacity, and we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: 

Can activating hidden networks overcome persistent problems with change?

Two facts stand out from research regarding organizational change: 1) the pace and complexity of change is increasing; and 2) we fail at change twice as often as we succeed.  The intersection of these two facts is like the collision of tectonic plates; something has to give.  Leaders are facing twenty-first century "must change" scenarios concerning competitive threats, innovation, costs, global expansion, corporate social responsibility, alliances, employee engagement, mergers, strategy execution, customer focus, and technology disruptions with twentieth-century tools.  Existing approaches to change are simply too slow, cumbersome and ineffective.  Twenty-first century tools are needed to cope with the volume and pace of pressures leaders are facing today.  

This session introduces a new approach to change, involving the activation of hidden organizational networks and boundary spanning leadership practices to accelerate change and improve the chances of success. 

Participants will learn about this new paradigm of change and the importance of networks and boundary spanning through discussion and an interactive activity.  CCL’s research study and findings in this area will be presented, and participants will have the opportunity to apply Boundary Spanning strategies and practices, and walk away with practical tools to use in their own OD practice. 

There will be time before and after the formal program for networking over hors d’oeurves and drinks.  This is a special program you will not want to miss!

5:00 Registration and networking

5:30-7:00 Program

7:30-8:30 Networking continues, adjourn

Space is limited for this event so register soon!

A map and directions to Maritz may be found here.  Please come in Entrance 2.

PROGRAM FACILITATOR

Craig Appaneal, Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)

Craig is leading the formation of the Creative Commons, a new Center for Creative Leadership (CCL®)  research consortium that explores achieving Interdependent Leadership through understanding organizational networks and how to span boundaries across different stakeholder groups.  Additionally, Craig works within CCL’s Organizational Leadership Practice and facilitates the diagnosis and discovery process for new clients and has delivered custom programs focusing on aligning business strategy with leadership strategy and Boundary Spanning Leadership.

Craig has been affiliated with Center for Creative Leadership (CCL®) since 2004 and a full-time employee since 2007. Craig has led client engagements for clients such as American Express, DRS Technologies, BNP Paribas, and Banco de Credito del Peru. Additionally, Craig initiated, planned, and led the Center’s strategic expansion into Latin America.

Prior to joining CCL, Craig provided sales leadership consulting and coaching to companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies – clients included PricewaterhouseCoopers, Macromedia (now Adobe), and Netegrity (now Computer Associates). He has designed and facilitated programs on topics including solution-based selling, negotiations, and understanding organizational power structures. Previously, Craig held a variety of business development and sales management positions in high-tech companies such as Forrester Research, Mathsoft, and The Mathworks.

Craig is completing a Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology and Change Leadership from Columbia University and holds an undergraduate degree from Denison University with a double major in Latin American Studies and History. Craig has also completed MBA studies at The F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College.