Leadership in change : at full speed

10 TIPS Leadership in Change. At full speed. Change should not be an aim to itself. New leaders sometimes have a tendency to be somewhat over-enthusiastic about making organizational changes, to show that there is a new person at the steering wheel. Often times, the result is frustration and questions why. Change should never be an aim to itself. Things that are not broken should not be fixed. However, if people know and understand the reasons for why changes are to take place, they will generally approve. The clearer the goal is, the higher the motivation. Openness to change and renewal is a crucial characteristic of a leader, and as such, that also makes the leader a role model. The capacity to lead in times of change, resulting in actual change, is a skill that all leaders today need to possess. A leader with a vision of the future instils a sense of confidence in the team, and at same time points out the direction, and inspires the organization to reach for that vision. Three key competences of the leader are put to the test: the ability to engage, envision and finally execute the change. 10 TIPS is a series of pocket-size booklets, that will inspire you and make you reflect. To develop yourself, your service, your leadership and the business you represent. Kenth Åkerman is a speaker, leadership expert and mental coach.