1/6/2024 0 Comments Penguins on iceberg![]() They had to remove barriers to make their visions a reality. The Leadership Council empowered over thirty birds to scout out future icebergs and a plan for moving the colony. After the meeting, the vision was communicated around the iceberg on posters. At the conclusion of the meeting 30% could see the new way of life, 30% were digesting the information, 20% were very confused, 10% were skeptical but not hostile, and 10% thought the idea was completely absurd. Louis, intriguing to the emotion of the penguins, communicated the vision and obtained buy-in during a colony meeting. Step Four – Communicate for Understanding and Buy In. The team clarified the future vision and established a strategy to make it reality they too would become a nomadic colony. After searching for ideas and answers, the penguins decided to try something new, “walk around and keep your eyes and minds open.” Along came a seagull that challenged their thinking and intrigued them with his nomadic lifestyle. Step Three – Develop the Change Vision and Strategy. After the composition of the team was determined they spent time (only two days) building a close-knit team. The team was powerful and exhibited qualities of leadership, credibility, communications, authority, analytical skills, and a sense of urgency. Louis, the Head Penguin, pulled a team together to guide the colony through the challenges. Step Two – Pull Together the Guiding Team. ![]() The Leadership Council quickly called an assembly of the colony to share their findings and help others see the importance of change and acting immediately. So now what? Keep reading to learn eight steps! Through an iceberg model and a glass bottle, Fred was successful in convincing the Council of the urgency of the situation. Fred was met with continued skepticism but did his homework and knew the best delivery method for obtaining buy in from the colony leadership. After proving his point to Alice, he was invited to present at a Leadership Council meeting. ![]() Fred elected to convince Alice, one of the Council members, by taking her to the melting point. The colony was governed by a Leadership Council (sound familiar?). They refused to believe the potential of their iceberg melting and being uprooted to the unknown.įred was determined to prove his case. Not surprising, the others believed Fred was erratic and were resistant to change. In this fable, Fred, the curious and observant penguin, was alarmed by signs of a potentially dangerous problem threatening the home of an emperor penguin colony. If you are looking for a quick read and simple steps to succeed in our ever-changing world, you want to read Our Iceberg is Melting by John Kotter.
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