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Overcoming Complacency?
I think it is a great question GApollonio and something that we're facing in many organisations. In theory it is easy to say what should be done. I e, why should they change the way they work and what's in it for them as well as their organisation. What does it look like today and how could it look in the future. What are the pain points that possibly would be addressed. How to do that is then the challenge.
I think you have to approach it in many different ways. I don't necessarily believe in a huge change program but rather embedding your/our activities in already or up-coming initiatives, where the different workplace tools will play a role as enablers. I think it is about being persistent in your communication and various adoption activities. I believe in using networks of different kinds, such as champions and various yammer-groups. And last but not least, get leaders on board to be the role models in new ways of working.
I'm struggling with the same challenge as you, having the same kind of job but within an organisation. I'm looking forward to the be part of this discussion to get some new inspiration on how to overcame the challenge and turn it into a great opportunity.
- GApollonioNov 05, 2019Brass Contributor
Hanna Rehnstrom Thanks for your response. I like your points! So,
1. A focus on CURRENT shortcomings and pain points and how they can be addressed with Teams.
2. Beginning with limited, specific use of Teams.
- Maybe suggesting a monthly meeting move to the Teams platform? Or a specific department as a test subject?
3. Win over leaders so they can drive the change with you.
I think #3 is the hardest. After all, the entire point of the issue we're discussing is that those same leaders might agree with you that Teams is great, but it's not on their priority list and they're sticking to the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" mentality. I'm looking forward to getting some more experience in my role so I can share some insights based on my conversations with different companies.
All the best,
Guilherme