Speed of Change

The pace of change you can command can be calculated based on the size of change and your strength as a leader. To put it in simple terms

Speed of Change =  Strength of Leadership / Size of Change

Strong leaders can affect change rapidly. They hone in on the things that matter most to their employees and customers, they gather support for projects and initiatives and they move the ship.

Study after study has shown the 'disenchantment' syndrome of leadership. This occurs when a leader makes a bold statement or a change in direction and either the program fails or they change their mind too quickly. This is called 'flavor of the month' leadership.

As a leader, take a moment to think about the last project you tried to launch. How did it go? Was your team enthusiastic and ready to help or did they put up excuses and shuffle away grumbling?

It's not that people don't like change, they just don't like changes they don't want. Developing yourself as a leader to align yourself and them to tackle the same objectives is an important step in driving change effectively.