141: Simplification Isn’t Rocket Science

One of the key challenges with simplification is the deployment of it. Without effective change management processes, a so-called “easy” change can quickly become problematic. But there are considerations that you can take to put your change on the path to success. Join Oliver Banks and Simon Hedaux from Rethink Productivity and the close of the “Simplification Stories” mini series.

Listen in to this episode to discover:

• Does simplification need to be rocket science?
• Being brave and courageous with change.
• What to do if people don’t accept the change.

This is the finale of the Simplification Stories mini-series. Do please share your thoughts. My email is oliver.banks@obandco.uk.

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Further podcast listening

Firstly – if you’ve not yet checked out the other episodes in the Simplification Stories mini series, then check out episodes 137 up to this one (number 141).

Next, and following on from the discussion around accepting change, listen to episode 85: The Psychology Of Change. In this episode, professional psychologist Zana Busby explores what is happening in our heads and bodies when dealing with change.

And in episode 94: Find And Fix Customer Frustration we explore a huge opportunity for simplification. Just doing the basics right is a big win for many companies.

Finally, a key enabler is establishing support in the organisation, driven by a genuine desire to change. So in episode 102: Building A Strong Will To Change you can discover how you can build strong foundations for your change.