The Origin of Change Management

It strikes me that while change management as a business objective has always been with us, nothing coalesced change challenges more than indoor plumbing.

The challenges of getting men to put the toilet seat down are eerily similar to those facing anyone who has to lead change in a business environment.

One has to tackle;

1. Old Habits

2. A WIIFM (what's in it for me?) proposition

3. Moving behaviours from selfish to selfless.

4. Helping others understand the "bigger picture".

5. Fear of change

6. Ignorance

7. Negotiation

8. Constant behavioral reinforcement.

For almost a century, men have been training women to master the art of change management.

And many women would argue that it has been going on much longer than that!