http://changeologists.com taking the risk out of change Wed, 27 Aug 2008 14:40:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In Workforce Magazine Today, I came across the commentary below. Dave Ulrich has provided 3 simply stated truths regarding organizations and change. He is spot on when he states, Organizations who don't change, or understand change, or at least admit they really don't understand the nuances about change won't make ... http://changeologists.com/changeologist/simple-truths-to-change/ In our lives we come across things that change our life forever... this quote from Maryann Williamson is one of those such items I found many years ago in a magazine. As soon as I read it, I cut it out and posted it in my Planner, so that each day ... http://changeologists.com/leadership/our-greatest-fear/ On June 27th,  John Hollon, the Editor from Workforce Magazine discussed the challenges Yahoo is having with top management, their continual efforts to reorganize and their failure to execute effective strategies for the viability of the business. Here was my response: I couldn't agree more with Mr. Hollon on reorganizing for change sake or ... http://changeologists.com/changeologist/yahoo-fighting-to-find-their-way/ http://www.buffalonews.com/home/story/339197.html The above link is an article in the Buffalo News, May 5, 2008 on the  June opening of the The Davidson House, one of Frank Lloyd Wright's creations. However, this one is different. Guests can actually stay overnight and have occupancy of the entire house. If you can image, sitting ... http://changeologists.com/changeologist/a-cup-of-coffee-with-frank-lloyd-wright/ Einstein and His Blind Journey This article was contributed by : Dennis Wheeler, in "The Focus" 4/1/08 ( edited by gay rogers) I read a funny story about Albert Einstein, the great physicist. Once he was traveling from Princeton on a train, when the conductor came strolling down the aisle punching ... http://changeologists.com/changeologists-from-the-past/enstein-and-his-blind-journey/  http://www.thedavidsonhouse.com/ A respected colleague has created an opportunity of a lifetime. If you are a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright, as I am,  you now have the opportunity to experience an overnight adventure ( at least two) at Wright's  Davidson House in Buffalo, New York. Wright's work was not only that of an architect but ... http://changeologists.com/changeologist/frank-lloyd-wright-fans-its-wright-for-the-night/ Changeologists, inc,  in an effort to make a difference in our world,  will donate 5% of all its revenues generated through our services to a selected charity of our choice. Our clients have the option of choosing their own charity of choice and the donation will be made in their honor ... http://changeologists.com/doing-our-part-program/doing-our-part/ The hospice Medicare benefit pays for the hospice care of terminally ill individuals and their families. The Medicare rates are being threatened. Even though healthcare has seen many reductions in reimbursement, the hospice medicare benefit is an all inclusive daily rate for everything that relates to the terminal illness. The medicare rates ... http://changeologists.com/personalprofessional-development/hospice-being-threatened-with-rate-changes/ Workforce Blogs - The Business of Management This blog from Workforce Magazine discusses a PR strategy of a megasize pharmaceutical company. You will read my comments, but I would like to hear from you?  When reading the blog from John Hollon, Editor of Workforce Magazine, what were your initial reactions?  Posted 4 6 08: Schering Plough used ... http://changeologists.com/leadership/workforce-blogs-the-business-of-management/ Below is an excellent article appearing in the Wall Street Journal on considerations when joining a Non-Profit Board. Terrie Tempkin is a contributing member of this article and is a principle member of Core Strategies for Non-Profits (www.corestrategies4nonprofits.com) Joining a Nonprofit Board Is More Than a Labor of Love You might accept the ... http://changeologists.com/leadership/careful-considerations-before-committing-to-a-non-profit-organization/