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Organizations in the throes of M&A need the power of their people, so there is a lot riding on change management. Learn how to address M&A at three levels.

Process design has a lot of benefits, like efficiency, speed, and cost savings. But do you understand the implications? Consider these 3 process design myths before you get started.

At Emerson, we help organizations build their own internal change management functions. We partner with them to build the skills, methods, and tools they need to drive change from within. Here’s how.

People process experiences differently based on whether they are at the beginning, middle, or end of an event. If you recently left or lost your job, use this moment to your advantage. Here’s how.

Bad onboarding is like being invited to a party where you don’t know anyone. Don’t blow it – be a good host and nail onboarding for your new hires. Here’s how.

Every change effort is difficult. Additional resources can make all the difference in the world. But who are these “additional’ resources? In this post we’ll help you strengthen (or create) your change agent network.

Stressed employees are simply not strong enough to deliver on organizational goals. Here’s what leaders can do to prevent burnout.

What the heck does a road trip have to do with a work project? Surprisingly, they elicit similar thoughts and reactions. Here’s what I learned.

Workplace incivility is not only pervasive, it’s elusive. Fortunately our academic friends have figured out a way to measure it concretely.

Get influencers on your team to advocate for change and generate momentum.

Let’s say you’re a C-suite executive and a new CEO is on the way. You feel nervous—is your job in danger? In our opinion, yes, but here’s how to manage the change.

The Power of Fun by Catherine Price recognizes that, after the last few years, we all need to focus on lighter things. Read this post for straight talk about the differences between Fake Fun and Real Fun.

Steady (or improving) performance through a change event is no less possible than a sub-four-minute mile.

Some organizations allow their employees to work remotely, some are implementing a hybrid approach, others are in a “wait and see” mode. But what’s best for your organization?

High impact teams result from meaningful work, not team-building exercises.

Studies show individuals change their behavior when the perceived cons of changing are less than perceived cons of staying the same.

When you have challenging news to share, is there a right way? Yes! Here’s how.

Here we are in 2022 and it persists — workers continue to quit their jobs in record numbers. Why? One word: control. So what’s a company to do?

First it was COVID-19. Then it was the Delta variant. Now it’s Omicron. How do organizations reconcile an innate need for stability with constant global upheaval?