Physics and Change Management: Our efforts of change are often met with Newton’s famous “equal and opposite reaction”. To deal with it you have to go back to Newton’s first law and introduce a different force. This is called innovation. Imagine two forces stuck pushing directly against each other then a third force pushing slightly from side. The change of direction is a necessary part of evolution. Continue reading Innovation vs equal and opposite reaction

Physics and Change Management: Newton’s third law of motion states “our force is met with equal and opposite reaction”. The same applies when trying to evolve a company: politics, fear, legalities, red tape. This is a natural aspect of change. Tomorrow I’ll post how to deal with the “opposite reaction”. Continue reading Change Mngt faced with equal and opposite reaction

Quantum Mechanics & Change Management: In thermodynamics (but also other sciences) all complex natural processes are irreversible. This is partly due to inability to properly control all aspects of change including participating agents. In other words, things can never truly go back to the way they were. The same applies to executing complex changes to a company, department, or professional relationships. Regardless of what we think or want to believe, many changes are… irreversible. Continue reading Irreversible process in thermo d and worklife