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Le Podcast de Monsieur Jo57 : Anne-Cécile Graber et ACG management solutions : conseil en entrepriseBonjour à toutes et à tous,
Nous retournons en Allemagne, plus précisement à Stuttgart retrouver Anne-Cécile Graber.
Anne-Cécile est experte en matière de changement, et avec elle, chaque processus devient une nouvelle chance. Elle nous raconte avec passion son parcours atypique, et franchement c'est passionnant: de l'OCDE à Paris au groupe Volkswagen à Wolfsburg en passant par des études aux Etats-Unis, pour finir par s'installer en Allemagne et se mettre à son compte.
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2022-10-0546 min
Human Centered ManagementWhat if Your Core Values Hindered Change In your team? [Episode 40]Find out with this new episode and the last one of 2020.
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2021-01-2010 min
Human Centered ManagementWhy Employees Almost Always Have a Negative Reaction to Change? [Epsiode 39]As a manager one of your task may be to introduce a change. Have you noticed how employees react to those "news"? One can observe open opposition, withdrawal, avoidance and some level of tensions. It is 100% normal and part of being a human being. Discover in this episode why employees like any other person react negatively to change most of the time.
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2020-12-1112 min
Human Centered ManagementHow Change Management Makes You More Agile?I receive a question from a LinkedIn follower. Coralie wanted to understand how change management was still relevant when everyone is trying to become more agile. I find the question fascinating because it reveals that we see change management as a "old school" process when in fact it is the most relevant topic if you really want to become more agile.
Discover how in this episode!
Learn more about my services as a change agent here: www.acgraber.com
2020-11-2700 min
Human Centered ManagementIf Your Team Reacts Like This, You Are in a CrisisHow do you recognize that you are in the middle of a crisis? You look at your team's reaction. Here are some key indicators that a crisis is on its way or already there.
Listen to the Episode for more information.
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2020-11-1300 min
Human Centered ManagementDo You Recognize the Early Warnings of Internal Change? [Episode 36]In the last episode, we looked at external change factors. It is now time to look at the life cycle of companies. It begins with the early stage of development now known as "startup". The company goes through 2 other development phases. Discover them in the new episode.
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2020-10-3000 min
Human Centered ManagementSix Types of External Change Factors [Episode 35]When we speak about change. It is important to look at the factors that induce change. This is the reason why this podcast will only focus on external change factors. It will help you understand where to look at when a change is coming.
Keep listening to the podcast to become change savvy :)
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2020-10-1600 min
Human Centered ManagementWhy Every Manager Should Learn about Change Management? [Episode 34]Many managers never learned about the a science behind change management. It is definitely not the first thing taught in Business and, Engineering schools. It is something that you will learn as you go which saddens me every time I hear about failed projects. If only you knew how change work...
In this episode I explain why it is important for you to learn the basis of change management. The good thing? I want to share the basics with you i this podcast.
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2020-10-0200 min
Human Centered ManagementHow to develop a change mindset? [Episode 33]Life is about change and change is life.
We face changes in organizations because the world around us and we need to adapt to it. Sometimes the change come from within and we realize the need to move in a new direction.
Is there a change mindset?
Yes and no. Discover tips and tricks to make change a friend. Listen to this podcast.
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2020-09-1811 min
Human Centered ManagementHow to stay on track while respecting stakeholders [Episode 32]Hello,
I started a new concept. You ask me a question and I answer it. I was asked by a manager how to stay on track with a change project while respecting the stakeholders. In the discussion to understand the managers question he explained me that he faced difficulties with the principle of staying on track and respecting his employees, boss, and clients at the same time.
In this episode, I share some insight on how a manager can deal with this topic with a human centered approach. Discover it now and listen...
2020-09-0414 min
Human Centered ManagementHow to have a positive impact? [Episode 31]Do you wonder where to start to have a positive impact?
Let me share with you the key hidden behind change management and personal development.
It is easy to understand yet difficult to implement. Come on a journey with me to discover how you can have an impact!
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2020-08-1312 min
Human Centered ManagementWhy we change and why we won't [Episode 30]Change is everywhere but sometimes we just don't want it. We would prefer a word without corona. We would prefer to keep moving forward with the same strategy because it is way easier for our brain to function this way.
Why do we change?
What stops us from changing?
Why is our brain our best and worth enemy?
Discover it in this new podcast.
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2020-07-1316 min
Human Centered ManagementWhat we need is justice [Episode 29]To learn more
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2020-05-2613 min
Human Centered ManagementReading People [Episode 28]The dream of many of us is to read people at some level because we believe that if we could read them it would be easier for us to live in peace.
Let us explore what it would mean to read people and why it is not so bad we cannot.
In this podcast, I share tips to create the results you want thanks to a constructive communication and a positive vision on relationship .
Things & People I mentioned:
Non Violent Communiation or CNV
Elizabeth Lembke...
2020-05-0519 min
Human Centered ManagementPrejudice & Fairness [Episode 27]I often hear people say: “Life is not fair”. The truth is that “Nothing in life is fair”. If life was fair each one of us would receive what he / she deserves. Those who do good would have an abundant life while those who do bad things would be “poor”. Whatever good and bad mean to you. We would love to immediate reward for good actions and punishment for bad ones. But the world is not fair!
Should we let the unfairness rule the world?
No, we aspire for a fairer world. If the world is not...
2020-04-0911 min
Human Centered ManagementRemote Work [Episode 26]The corona virus is a challenge for many of us. Some of you never worked from home before. Suddenly you were sent home without really knowing how to deal with this new situation. You were not prepared. Whatever your current situation, single or with a partner , parent or not there is a big adjustment needed.
In this episode, I share some tips and tricks on how to work from home, stay safe, sane and tuned to our loved ones :)
The research behind:
A 2-Year Stanford Study Shows the Astonishing Productivity...
2020-03-2014 min
Human Centered ManagementExpectations Book [Episode 25]When working with others we are sometimes surprised by the way they do things. In our mind, we think that if we were them. We would act differently.
This way of thinking is dangerous because we assume that we know better than others what they should be doing. Let’s admit it. This is not the person we want to be. What we really want is to accept people as they are. We care more about achieving the common goal while shared values. But why is it so difficult to act without judgment?
Let's discover it...
2020-02-2810 min
Human Centered ManagementDifferent communication filters [Episode 24]2020 will be a year of new starts for many of us. I restart this podcast with the focused intention to enable individuals within organization. I want you to learn all the things that will help you understand how an organization works but mostly how you can influence it.
This is the reason why I started with the topic of communication, again ;) . Many miscommunication and conflict within organizations come from our lack of understanding. We do not fully appreciate the complexity and dynamics that happen between individuals when they communicate. Here is a short introduction to topics such...
2020-01-2811 min
Human Centered ManagementSetting limits [Episode 23]This is the beginning of the end.
The question I want to answer today is "How do you set limits that work?". In this episode, I merge two principles the one about non violent communication by Marshall Rosenberg and Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend.
Observe the situation
Recognize the negative emotion
Name the unmet need
Formulate a request or set a boundaries with a consequence
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with love,
Anne-Cécile
2019-12-1817 min
Human Centered ManagementCultural differences at work [Episode 22]Respecting others means listening to them, working with them and not deciding for them. - Jacques Chirac
Today, we explore the barriers that can exist between cultures. It is important to become aware of this kind of differences to deal with them as a team. Listen to this episode to learn more and to get a better understanding of intercultural work.
We will explore the following aspects:
A definition of culture: "the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a particular people or society."
Differences in language, belief & habits & social level.
The main areas where...
2019-12-0720 min
Human Centered ManagementThe injunction "Don't worry be happy" in the workplace [Epsiode 21]We hear it all the time: Be happy! Sometimes life gives us bad cards to play with. Difficult events that happen in a row. As if you lost at the lottery and even if you have an As it does not mean you will win.
How do you keep positive even if everything goes wrong?
What does it mean to deal with your emotions?
Should we look for happiness all the time?
What does it mean to accept what is?
Can we accept our share of unluckiness and still be proactive?
...
2019-11-2317 min
Human Centered ManagementDon't let the bad apple spoil your organization [Episode 20]Don't let one bad apple spoil the rest
What happens when a bad apple stay within good apples? It spoils them all. It is true for bad performer, bad bosses and people with a negative influence in your organization. If you don’t do anything about it you may observe higher turnover, disengaged employees or teams that lose their mojo.
Today, I we will explore what one can do when a bad apple impacts negatively an organization.
We will evaluate what is the real problem?
Why does the problem exist?
What do yo...
2019-11-0211 min
Human Centered ManagementI'll do it my way and you? [Episode 19]“I’ll do it my way” almost from Frank Sinatra
I want us to sing this song in the future tense so that when we all die we can sing “I did it my way”. There is always a point in our life when we wonder if we really lived live as it was supposed to be or if we lived a life full of regrets. Don’t wait to be dying to ask yourself this question. Are you doing it your way?
Today, I want you to reflect on three topics to de...
2019-10-1914 min
Human Centered ManagementThe Motherhood Myth and Sexism in the Workplace [Episode 18]“Sexism is alive and well in politics, as it is in all industries” Kirsten Gillibrand
Surprise, Surprise. For those who may have missed it I am a woman. I have faced sexism in many countries but the worst I faced is in south west Germany and I am not alone.
I started to talk about it with other women and realized that I was not the only one who was told sometimes explicitly that my career was not that important because one day I will be a Mother! Imagine the shock for a Parisienne who come...
2019-10-0514 min
Human Centered ManagementNew methodologies won't save your company [Episode 17]Today's episode is all about our love for methodologies. Unfortunately, we do not always use our critical thinking when choosing one. Like a fly we are attracted by the light created by so much potential. We sometimea become true believers and want to convert the whole world. If methodologies could save companies why aren’t we all successful after all.
We will explore the following questions:
Dreams little dreams = Why do we love methodologies?
What are the problems methodologies cannot solve?
How to use them intelligently?
...
2019-09-2113 min
Human Centered ManagementWhy shouldn't you impose self-management? [Episode 16]“You cannot force a horse to drink water.”
You may want to implement self-management in your organisation or team. This change process like any other must be done with respect of the individual freedom. Today we explore the reasons why you should not impose self-management to your employees even if you believe it is the best management evolution ever. Let us consider the impact of implementing self-management or any kind of change in general.
First, I list the usual reactions to forced change.
Second, I draw your attention to what happens when change is i...
2019-09-0716 min
Human Centered ManagementWhat is self-management & what does it impact in a company? [Episode 15]“The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence― It is to act with yesterday’s logic.” Peter Drucker
The world is in a perpetual change. The internet has revolutionized the way information are shared. therefore the way we communicate and interact with each other. meanwhile, our management system hasn’t changed a lot in the century. Self-management is getting more and more “famous” but what is it and what can you expect to change.
This is what I explore for you in this episode. First, I will expose the guiding principle of s...
2019-07-2715 min
Human Centered ManagementWhat is your organization's purpose? [Episode 14]
“He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” Dr. Steve Maraboli.
If I asked a random employee in your organization will he be able to tell us what is your company purpose? This is the topic of today's podcast.
First, we look at why having a purpose is important.
Second, we look at the positive consequences of finding a purpose at the personal organizational level. We also talk about the ripple effect beyond the organization.
Third, I ask questions to g...
2019-07-1318 min
Human Centered ManagementHow to deal with bad performers? [Episode 13] We all deal with a bad performers at some point in our professional life. The way we deal with them has a great impact on the improvement of the performance. The feedback session made without a human centered understanding may bring your more problems than you could have expected. Today, I share with you a case study around the topic of bad performers.
Lea wanted to fire Anne because she was under performing since she started to work with her. Lea had to spend her time correcting the mistakes made by Anne and was not...
2019-06-2917 min
Human Centered ManagementThe importance of the big picture in an ever changing world [Episode 12] In the last few months I conducted very interesting interviews with a CEO, Organizational development and HR specialist about the capacity of organizations to evolve in a VUCA* World. I share my conclusions in the podcast #12.
First, we will explore the need to look at the pillars of organizational development:
Leadership & communication, Strategy & change management and Talent & performance. I make the point that human beings are no machines but interconnected living organism. We cannot predict what humans will do with the same certainty as a machine.
Second...
2019-06-1513 min
Human Centered ManagementDecision making and the consultation process [Episode 11]Decision making is probably one of the most important skill to develop for a leader. It is not an easy thing to do as the world is becoming more volatile, unpredictable, complex and ambiguous. The decision making process in organization has to take into account the change in the global context needs to ensure success over time.
First, we will look at some reasons why we do the things we do? I will present you 6 biases that have an influence on individual and group decision making. I would love to expose the one...
2019-06-0115 min
Human Centered ManagementThe parallel between personal and organizational development [Episode 10]In the episode 10 of the Human Centered Management Podcast. I explain you how I realized that personal and organizational development are deeply linked and connected. I discovered things I already knew by looking at them with a new framework.
Let me present the 6 aspects that can be looked at from the individual and group perspective. Those 6 aspects are at the core of personal and organizational development. They interact with the external world and become the actions and results we see.
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2019-05-1813 min
Human Centered ManagementWhich language should we speak in meetings [Episode 09]Few days ago, I sat down with Transformation specialists from the EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG. It sparked a very interesting question. In a world with more and more multicultural teams with different mother tongue: which languages should be spoken? If you find yourself facing the same business situation and wonder what to do. Start listening.
First, I list different situation in which this question may pop up. We will explore the importance of language fluency and some difficulties that your organization may face.
Second, we explore t...
2019-05-0417 min
Human Centered ManagementDealing with failure in the workplace [Episode 08]In the episode 8 of the Human Centered Management Podcast we explore the existing culture around failure in the workplace. We tend to hide our mistakes in order to keep ourselves safe. Is it really supporting the organization’s purpose? It seems easy to say “let’s create a culture of failure in the organization but it is hard to create it because we need to change our mindset about failure”. Today, we articulate the discussion around 3 questions:
First, what does failure mean in our society? We will consider where does the mean...
2019-04-2016 min
Human Centered ManagementPerformance and the art of improving results [Episode 07]In the episode 7 of the Human centered Management Podcast we articulate the importance of performing at the individual and organizational level and see how both side of the continuum interlaced.
First, what is performance and why is it important to define it? A short definition is tha creation of added value at the individual level & through cooperation. You can see it through the existence of a new product, service, report, ect. It is something you can see, touch, feel and evaluate.
Second, we explored ways to...
2019-04-0616 min
Human Centered ManagementTalent management & the future of work [Episode 06]This is the episode six on Talent management & the future of work. Talent is everywhere but when we think or talk about it we realize that different definitions exist. This is the reason why I am starting this episode by defining it.
First, Talent is intelligence having fun. There are many kind of intelligence and the basis on which it grows is ingrained in our DNA. But the most important aspect we need to consider is that talent is grown, trained and developed. We will explore the two kinds of mindsets defined by Carol S. Dweck.
Second, we explore the...
2019-03-3115 min
Human Centered ManagementHow to manage change in my organization? [Episode 05]This the fifth episode on how to manage change in your organization. Change is the only thing that never changes. Today, we are talking about managing a desired change.
First, we look at 6 forces that drive change based on Gareth Jones’ book. The forces are: competitive, economic, political, demographic, social, and ethical. I added one force that was not appearing clearly in the list: technological forces.
Second, we explore the symptoms that one can observe at the individual and organizational level when change happens. There are usually ca...
2019-03-0917 min
Human Centered ManagementCommunication in the workplace (2/2) [Episode 04]This the second episode of the mini-series on communication in the workplace with a focus on language and culture. The workplace has seen a raise in intercultural teams. Let us explore how language and culture impact the way we communicate.
First we will explore the language misunderstanding that happen when we do not have the same mother tongue or culture. I illustrate this concept with real life examples.
Second, we will discover that each culture has expectation in the realm of communication. It is important to become...
2019-02-2314 min
Human Centered ManagementCommunication in the workplace (1/2) [Episode 03] In this episode, we explore communication between people at work. It is important to understand what is part of communication to improve cooperation within teams.
First, we will explore the iceberg model. This will help you recognize the visible and the invisible parts of communication. The verbal and non-verbal part of communication.
Second, let me introduce you to the 4 ears model developed by Friedemann Schulz von Thun a german psychologue and communication specialist. You will be able to understand how one can interpret a message in 4...
2019-02-0916 min
Human Centered ManagementAn historical shift in Leadership [Episode 02] In this episode, we explore the historical shift in leadership. We need to understand it in order to become better leaders.
First, we will explore the history of leadership. We need to remember that Leadership evolves within an historical context. From the industrialisation of europe to what we call today the digital transformation. We saw the creation of hierarchical pyramid in the 1900s and almost 100 years later the the pyramid breaks down.
Second, we describe leadership practices that you can look at to improve your leadership. There...
2019-01-2616 min
Human Centered ManagementWhat is Human Centered Management? [Episode 01]Today, I define what I mean by Human Centered Management. For instance, it is important to share a common definition of it before expanding on other topics.
Human Centered Management is the skillful management of an organization based on an growing knowledge and understanding of humans. It is the creation of organizations for humans by humans.
First, Human Centered Management is important when we consider the 3 basic principles of Human Centered Management: freedom, equity and human-hood. They are a reminder for any Human Centered Manager.
Second, we focus about the how...
2019-01-1215 min