Change Management And The Power Of Language
Change programs are so often about actions. So much so in fact that the dialogue that surrounds and informs those changes can be dismissed as “just talk”.
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Change programs are so often about actions. So much so in fact that the dialogue that surrounds and informs those changes can be dismissed as “just talk”.
It’s with no surprise that your ability to build a strong brand is greatly influenced by the decision makers around you.
Strong brands ultimately have four classic effects on markets.
When a CEO intends to build consensus around and anchor his or her organization’s raison d’être, he or she often looks to mission, vision and core values statements to do this. The CEO leads the process of crafting these statements with his or her senior leadership team and board of directors, usually with the help of an outside facilitator.
In a recent post, I attempted to clarify what branding is all about. It comes down to building perceptions about what makes your product different and what the benefit is in this difference.