Seven Cs of Consulting, The

Energy

By definition, change is about modifying the status quo, managing a shift from one state to another. This transfer requires energy. It might be the energy required to climb on the exercise bike; that burst of energy to read the latest management book; or the physical and emotional energy required to run yet another quality workshop. Alternatively, it is the energy required to stop something or someone from taking action when they want to be a change inhibitor. Just think how often you work with an organization where people spend more time stopping action from happening rather than making a change work. When thinking about the idea of energy, you need to have a clear appreciation of where it will come from, and how it might affect the ...