13. Change Management, The Japanese Way

You may have had to focus on change management on the fly at times over the past years. As we now focus on recovery, let us not forget the importance of planned change management…You have probably experienced failed change projects some time in your career. An ex colleague explained the Japanese concept of Nemawashi to me long ago.Nemawashi in Japanese means an informal process of quietly laying the foundation for some proposed change or project, by talking to the people concerned, gathering support and feedback, and so forth. It is considered an important element in any major change, before any formal steps are taken, and successful nemawashi enables changes to be carried out with the consent of all sides.I simplify it to a formula: Meeting Before the Meeting (During and Meeting After the Meeting…)I have applied this process in many aspects, one of which is in change and culture optimisation projects that I have supported my clients with. Here are some useful pointers from what I have learned. In this episode of Ways to Change the Workplace, I share:What the Nemawashi Process Is Not:What the Nemawashi Process Is:Plus: Bonus Tips on Your Change EngagementI wish you well in finding Ways to Change Your Workplace! Upskill and connect with Prina:Join the Ways to Change the Workplace Facebook GroupSign up to be coached virtually by Prina for FREE over 24 weeks!Subscribe to Prina’s monthly-ish newsletterConnect with Prina on LinkedInFollow behind the scenes on Prina’s Instagram accountInvest in yourself, or treat someone to a 3 Month Guided Self Coaching Journal More about your host, Prina Shah:We spend more time of our waking day at work than with loved ones, my mission is to make your workplace a good place to be! Sometimes I speak to amazing thought leaders, sometimes the podcasts will be solo episodes. I am Prina Shah, I am a Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Speaker with 20+ years of experience in developing Executives, Leaders and Teams.  My specialty is in developing your people and working with you to optimise your organisational cultures.Thank you for tuning in!  Prina (helping you find Ways to Change the Workplace) Shah  Send Prina a text to let her know how you'd change the workplace If you are seeking professional advice or would like to change your company culture through training, consulting, speaking and coaching, get in touch,  email me.Say hi!Sign up to my monthylish practical newsletter Get in touch with me, PrinaCheck  out my website⁠⁠⁠ - do a professional stalk...Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I am up to on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Grab a copy of Make Work Meaningful and start creating your own legacy at work and leave me a review. Subscribe to the Ways to Change the Workplace Podcast for more actionable insights. Prina (Helping you find GREAT ways to change your workplace) Shah