Welcome back to Iprograms, the podcast where we delve into the intricacies of leadership and program management. In today's episode titled "Secrets to Boost Team Performance and Success! - Drive Change Receptivity Within Your Program Community," our host Dr. Bill Bersing is joined by Dr. Jim Chambers to share a thought-provoking discussion about the vital role of leadership in managing complex programs. We'll explore diverse leadership styles, the significance of empathy and communication, and the challenges faced by leaders when dealing with resistance to change. Dr. Bill Bersing offers professional and personal insights, while Dr. Jim Chambers emphasizes the importance of transformational leadership and the human side of change management. Tune in as we reflect on the lessons learned from real-life examples in various industries and discuss ways to enhance team collaboration and program success. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
Our guest today is Dr. Jim Chambers, he is a renowned expert in leadership development with over 30 years of experience. As the founder of the Institute for Organizational Leadership, he has provided strategic planning, leadership development, and organizational models for public and private organizations worldwide. Dr. Chambers is also a dedicated educator, serving as a faculty member at the University of Phoenix's School for Advanced Studies and mentoring doctoral candidates. Tune in to discover practical insights on leadership, change management, and transformational leadership from Dr. Chambers' extensive knowledge and experience.
Chapters:
00:00 Adapting to change, cooperation in higher education.
05:13 Navigating change in programs require managing risks.
06:13 Strategy 1: Empathy 07:26 Psychotherapist
Morris R. Shechtman, Working Without a Net - emphasizes understanding loss.
08:28 Strategy 2: Understanding Human Behavior - Complex but Predictable 12:47 Helping leaders learn to listen actively is crucial.
14:18 Disloyalty is rare.
17:35 Teaching empathy in instructional design and coding.
25:23 Strategy 3: Communicate early and often for better results.27:00 Strategy 4: Involve Everyone 29:13 Course Changes - People in the trenches need to be involved!
31:39 Engage with vested interest for successful change.
35:22 Strategy 5: Anticipate resistance. 37:57 Leaders must involve their teams in risk management.
41:32 Empower people by accepting their expertise.
49:11 Transformational model better than transactional in most teams, except during the heat of a battle.
50:15 Transactional works in extreme situations, not long-term.
51:41 Anecdotal example about Transformational leadership from Dr. Bill Bersing about writing his son a letter for his first week at VMI.
52:52 Anecdotal example following up with this Dr. Jim Chambers gives about his wife and President Bush.
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