Energy
Put as much emphasis on energy, atmosphere and timing as you do on content
Even though you plan a process down to the last detail success still depends on whether you succeed in creating the right atmosphere in the process.
Therefore, it gives food for thought that we tend to neglect atmosphere. Partly because we rationally pay great attention to content, partly because we think atmosphere is difficult to control.
Content IS, of course, important but even the most well-substantiated professional subject knowledge may drown in a dull presentation or because the participants are mentally not ready to receive the message. And atmosphere CAN be controlled through careful planning and design of both the individual meeting as well as the entire process, so that the atmosphere constantly supports the results you want to achieve.
Questions you need to ask yourself
- What should be the characteristic atmosphere of the change process? Does it create a sense of joy and optimism, and does it feel right?
- Who in the organisation have succeeded in creating joy, optimism and "the right atmosphere", and what exactly do they do differently?
- How can I contribute to creating an atmosphere that supports a more constructive direction, and which atmosphere would be most conducive at the next meeting?
We tend to leave atmosphere and timing to chance and hope for the best
