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Welcome to the Leading Real Change podcast with host Dr Jacqueline Kerr, an expert in workplace culture change. I interview dedicated and passionate Changemakers about their careers, how they lead change, and what leaders can do today to make a difference to build healthy, inclusive workplace cultures for all. I am excited to share these examples of real workplace change with you. You’ll learn about effective strategies that are working and how to overcome real barriers to change that challenge us everyday. I hope you’ll feel inspired and more confident to keep leading change in your workplace. Please share this podcast with other HR, DEI or ERG leaders who you know are working hard, but are struggling to have impact, and need more support to effectively create a thriving workplace culture for all today.
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Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
This week's incredible episode features Emma Proud, an extraordinary systems change expert who is making waves as a consultant in international development. 🌍💡
Key Takeaways:
- Empowerment for Change: Emma emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals to drive systems change, especially when the current system is failing to deliver. 💪✨
- Understanding Systems Change: Don't be intimidated by the term "systems change"! At its core, it's all about the relationships between people – how we interact and why. 🤝🌐
- The Power of Communication: We hold the incredible power to shape interactions through communication. Remember, how we communicate ripples out and shapes the entire world. 🗣️🌎
- Creating Transformative Connections: Building connections can lead to something even greater than those connections themselves. By changing the dynamics through shared stories, we're changing the system. 📚🔄
- Unveiling Hidden Drivers: Often, the driving forces behind a system remain hidden until we confront them due to our beliefs not aligning. Uncover and address these hidden factors. 🔍🧠
- Nudging Positive Behaviors: Even when facing resistance, we can encourage adaptive behaviors, understanding complexity, and experimentation to drive positive change. 🔄🔓
- Imagine the New System: Envision a new system built on shared learning, collaboration, and confidence-building. Together, we can create a ripple effect that inspires others to join in. 🌱🌊
- Navigating Change with Care: Emma emphasizes the need to guide people through change, acknowledging the challenges and reassuring them that the day-to-day continues. 🌈🤗
- Honoring Existing Contributions: In the midst of change, let's not forget to honor the existing accomplishments, relationships, and efforts that have shaped the current system. 🙏🏽❤️
- Embracing Creativity: To foster collaboration, playfulness, and experimentation in the new system, improv comedy serves as a fantastic tool. Let's envision a more exciting future together! 🎭🎉
- Finding Purpose Through Connection: Feeling connected to the systems we're part of adds purpose and meaning to our endeavors. Let's strive for this deeper connection. 🌟🤝
This podcast episode is an eye-opener, inviting us to not just observe but actively participate in driving positive systems change. Emma's insights and expertise provide a roadmap for shaping a better world. 🌐🚀
Listen to the full episode and get inspired to be an agent of change!
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