Make Critical Changes Better, And Make Them “STICK”

Companies are routinely making major changes to systems, processes, organizational alignments, and more. When change is done really well, nobody notices. However, few corporate change initiatives are raging successes. The sad fact is that most do not live up to expectations.  Many are abject failures.  And everyone notices.

Change initiatives often produce a variety of undesirable effects that are avoidable. Everyone has “war stories” about dysfunctional change initiatives.  Come to the November 18th COFENG meeting to hear Art Weeast, an experienced Change Agent, share the secrets of how you can Make Critical Changes Better, And Make Them “STICK.”

If you are in transition, you will learn a new set of questions for informational meetings or interviews that show “you get it!”  If you lead a mission critical change initiative, you will learn how you can get recognized as one of the few leaders who can successfully drive difficult changes.

You will come away with answers to the following questions:

• As an employee, there are only two people you want to hear from before you can accept the change. Who are they?

• Employees go through five stages before any change is realized. What are they?

• So how do you achieve successful change?

• What results should you expect?

Art Weeast is a Business and IT Improvement Leader with extensive experience in maturing an organization’s processes and teams using certified process improvement and organizational change management methods. Art has been successful in leveraging his in-depth knowledge of people, business processes and technology to effect changes that stick.

Art can be reached at aweeast@comcast.net or (720) 231-4722.

CO FENG Chapter meeting
4600 S. Ulster Street, Blue Spruce Conf room 1st floor
Denver CO 80237

Please register early because based on experience, we will quickly reach maximum capacity for this event. Your Colorado FENG chapter conducts its regular chapter meetings the fourth Wednesday of the month. Please RSVP ASAP as your reservation assists us in event planning.

TIME: 5:00 to 8:00 pm

5:00 pm EARLY ARRIVAL NETWORKING

5:30 - 6:00 pm  ELEVATOR INTRODUCTIONS

6:00 to 7:00 pm PRESENTATION

7:00 to 8:00 pm  NETWORKING

COST: Complimentary  Please try to be on time as you will miss something when you arrive late. The beginning of the meeting will be devoted to members delivering their 60-second announcements so we can learn more about each other. Our practice has been that senior members are expected to provide a job search tip at the end of their introduction. This opportunity to share your expertise has even proved to be a valuable source of ideas. We have topics selected in advance. However, if you have one of particular interest to you, please let us know. With regard to future meetings, please mark your calendars for the fourth Wednesday of the month and try to keep the date available. Interviews, work, and family emergencies are good exceptions. 
In order to get the maximum benefit from our meeting:
1. Bring a name badge and/or name tent  to the meeting.
2. Bring copies of your resume and business cards.
3. Polish your 60 second announcement (you will be timed!!). 

RESERVATIONS:  Please RSVP by registering and confirming on the front page of www.cofeng.org in the EventBrite box to facilitate appropriate event planning.  

DIRECTIONS: This is just south of I225 and DTC Boulevard). The door and parking lot opens on the west side of the building to Ulster.  Look for the flags in the parking lot. The easiest way to find Morton & Co's office is to exit I-25 at Belleview and head east towards Ulster Street, then turn left or north on Ulster. The building is on the North East corner of Ulster & Tuffs (4600 S. Ulster Street), located TWO BUILDINGS north of McCormick's and Schmick's. The parking lot entrance is immediately right after the bus stop on the right-hand side. There is a PENDUM sign as you enter the driveway, turn left towards the next building. The building is connected to a similar, taller office building on south side by a large flagstone patio and wall. There are flags in front of the parking lot on the west side of the building.

If you haven't been here before, I suggest that you use Google Maps on the EventBrite invitation to get the detailed location as it may be hard to find the first time.
 
Lance Butler, our host, instructed building security to keep the front doors open until 6:00 pm.  If the doors are not open, please call us on our cell telephones and Lance or others will let you in.   
Lance Butler: C:303-332-8779

Gregory Tripple: C: 720-352-3840

Terrence Smith: C: 719-330-3981

Marty Koenig: C: 303-995-4523