
Our Advice.
We have years of wisdom. Emerson’s change agents share their stories and strategies straight from the field.
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Budgeting for IT Organizational Change Management.
Go beyond the traditional “percentage of project funding” when budgeting for the people side of change.
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How to Approach Year-End Goal Setting.
As a leader, how should you approach annual goal setting? A clear process and sound principles will make strong goal setting easier on everyone.
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Testing Your Employees’ Digital Experience.
Smart teams think about people during their digital transformation. To get the most from your tech pilot, put change management in the cockpit.
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The Evolution of Change Management Service Models.
Many Fortune 500 companies are moving away from individual project decisions and toward a new model.
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M&A: The Opportunity to Onboard.
Don’t overlook a strategic ally for an M&A transition: the L&D team. Here are 5 things you can accomplish with onboarding for a newly merged organization.
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Mergers & Acquisitions: The People Side.
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.
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Process Design: 3 Myths.
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.
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Building Change Management Capability.
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.
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How To Leave a Job and Start Over.
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.
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Don’t Blow Your Onboarding.
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.
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What Are Change Agents?
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.
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4 Actions Leaders Should Take to Prevent Burnout.
Stressed employees are simply not strong enough to deliver on organizational goals. Here’s what leaders can do to prevent burnout.
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Maintaining Motivation.
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.
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Is Your Team Uncivilized?
Workplace incivility is not only pervasive, it’s elusive. Fortunately our academic friends have figured out a way to measure it concretely.
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How to Harness the Power of Change Influencers.
Get influencers on your team to advocate for change and generate momentum.
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What Not To Do When You Have a New CEO.
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.
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Emerson Book Club Review: The Power of Fun.
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.
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The Performance Dip Myth.
Steady (or improving) performance through a change event is no less possible than a sub-four-minute mile.
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Choosing Where Your Employees Work: A Five-Part Guide.
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?

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