Episode 23 - Being a Change Catalyst Inside Organizations

State of the CIO

Change is evident, especially in an age where technology is constantly advancing.

Although change may lead to positive advancements, increased efficiency and productivity, change itself affects those around it. Anjana Harve, CIO of Hill-Rom, knows the impacts of change and how it can affect its organization, especially when it comes to tech improvements. To Harve, there are key learnings in leadership when it comes to being a change catalyst for a team or organization. In order for a transition to go as smoothly as possible, a few tactics including constant communication, setting expectations and more need to be done. Harve shares these tactics along with more valuable information, on this episode.

Key Takeaways:

• While bringing in new technology may have a lot of positives and an impact on improving things, at the end of the day, it does involve change for people
• When introducing change, it’s important to speak to your audience in their own words and from their own organization
• If you want someone to do something effectively, you have to let them come up with their own idea or version of what you’re trying to achieve