Maximising clarity and readability: So, getting super clear about the vision, what is it we’re looking for? What does success look like? Yes, and that’s saying we need to communicate that vision regularly at all levels. And as leaders often, we are our broken record, which is an old reference. We don’t have that as much anymore with digital media, but you do have glitching. So, it’s similar to the broken record idea, where you get caught up and you might repeat or get stuck. Old records used to have grooves in them, and if there was a scratch, it would not skip the scratch, so you’re just stuck in this loop forever. And that’s what often it feels like as a leader, I know I’ve said this, I know I’ve said this over and over and over again, but I will tell you if anyone works in marketing, you know what he takes, what, 11 to 18 times to hear something for it to be heard the first time for them, for folks to remember, they heard it. And this is what we have to do as communicators and as leaders is be super clear about that vision. Say it often enough that we’re sick of hearing it, so that folks can start hearing it. And that we can refine that ability to communicate it often, often. Because folks have other things going on and they’re whirlwinds, this is not their only initiative, and often they may have other initiatives that are their priority over yours, but you need help from them. You need support from them, we need to be really clear about how we get help and why this vision that we have is more or as important or important enough for them to give time. What does that look like? Why is it important to them? Let them articulate why it’s important to them, but make sure that that is communicated and as and that mentioned in the chat, that it’s regularly communicated every time you talk about it. When meeting management is something that’s a thing that’s really important to me, and that we always start with. Why are we here?

How can mind maps improve productivity in the workplace?

01:03:43 Luz Blanca Flores They aid in : So, this is, you know, model that folks tend to really appreciate, and again, I’m not going to say that it is perfect. However, I am going to say that it does change the game, it changes the way we operate, it changes the way we react and respond to folks. Because often folks will take it, questions is questioning me, questioning my ability to lead or questioning my ability to set a vision, and it is not that at all. It is their own response and their gaps that are showing up as a reflection of their own feelings of things. And so when I can take time and pause and check in, and understand where to go. Then we have a different conversation, and change is really possible. So if you think about action steps as a leader, like what do you notice about when you’re thinking about responses to change? What do you notice? Like, do you see a lot of resistance? Do you see a lot of frustration, confusion, and then what’s missing? And how can you use these to help you move forward? And I recommend again these tools and frameworks are here for a reason we love, I love frameworks. And also don’t want to use them as a be all end all right, they are not 100% infallible. There are gaps, there are situations where we are missing something, so instead of guessing. And just assuming was something that came up earlier, too, right? I’m not going to assume that I know anything about this person’s reaction to this particular situation. However, I have tools and frameworks that will give me guides on questions to ask, and I want to be curious, I want to be curious because sometimes I think it’s one thing and it’s completely different, completely different. So often I don’t start with, here’s the solution, oh, it’s you’re confused. OK, we’re going to just focus on the vision, and I’m just going to repeat to you the vision, no be curious about their reaction first.project management

01:06:03 Luz Blanca Flores  by breaking down tasks, clarifying objectives, and fostering collaboration.: Oh, so is it that you’re frustrated, or what is the feeling that’s happening here? What is really going on? Because when I can get to some more of that root cause and more of an understanding, that person feels seen, feels heard, feels valued as a member of my community, of my team, of my ecosystem. Again, this could be personal or professional, it could be personal and professional. We’re working with partners, I’ve had that example as well, and so what is it that is actually going on? Be curious about that, and when we dig into that part, then we have the ability to start using our tools. And again, I have shared the grid like I don’t just tell them I’m using a framework or I don’t use my own frameworks. In many cases, I say, hey guys, we’re going to use this. This is what we’re going to do, and this is how we’re going to approach it and I would love your thoughts, and so sometimes it shifts. Because now instead of them needing me to be curious and figure it out, they figure it out for themselves and say, hey, based on this, I think I would be more comfortable if we did this. I am not clear on the vision, I would like some more clarity on the vision. Here are my questions, then it becomes this whole thing where we’re all fully engaged in creating the change together, which is also part of leadership, right. Leadership is about empowering others to step into their greatness, to step into their leadership and strategic knowledge and ability. How do we do that as folks in our roles for each other? And it’s just a great framework that can be very helpful. So I invite you to consider like what is your takeaway here? Like what actions would you like to practise? What are you taking away as an incentive for you to make changes in the way you operate with change? And any other thoughts, questions? Because we will have time for questions in a few more minutes, so please feel free to ask, to share. What’s an action you’ll put into place and practise based on our discussion?What tools are recommended for creating digital mind maps?

01:08:20 Luz Blanca Flores Popular tools include MindMeister, XMind, and Miro.: I see folks are typing, so I’ll give them a few seconds to type.Are there any limitations to using mind maps?

01:08:53 Luz Blanca Flores They can become cluttered if not well-organised and may be less effective for linear information.: Since you think about this, it’s great to come to webinars. I love that so many of you are taking time to come in, check in, and if nothing changes, nothing changes. And so, how do we get into a framework of allowing ourselves to shift and adjust so that we can make sure that things actually change in the direction we want? Where does that fit in? Yes. So Carla using that last model to build a business case of a project to allow for that, yes, awesome. That’s great like this, I’ve used this as a model just and often we can use project management frameworks for charters etc. This can also help feed the charter as well. Yes, preparing effectively for change, this is Sarah, right? Identify what’s missing about how people will react and skills. OK, so thinking about skills is an area, right? Again, it’s a way to start thinking through that framework of where we need to address things, awesome. And then James, so being more realistic about the number of goals to pursue. Ooh, that’s a big one, I love that you’re addressing that, James. Often, we think we have more capacity than what we are actually capable of, I  have ADHD, and so I always think I can do so much more. In the time that’s there, because I have this time blindness thing, and I just have a really awful sense of how long things take. And so, you know, I will often overwhelm myself, and so having those frameworks and that like knowledge base of, OK, this is how we tend to operate, and then if I finish those two to three goals sooner, great and I may not. So really giving ourselves some grace, absolutely, absolutely love that. So really thinking about, you know, how do we integrate this? How do we make this time right all of our time is so valuable, right? And I appreciate everyone’s spending time on this and giving yourselves the gift of time and attention. And how do you make this powerful? What will shift for you in moving this forward? That’s exactly what we want to do is make that leap into our leadership for our own lives as well as our careers and relationships. Yeah, awesome, excellent. So I’m going to shift to Sevcan to talk a little bit more, and then we’ll have some time for questions, if any more come up.Infographic

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01:13:07 Sevcan Yasa  : So we have a question, thank you for the model etc. My request is, could you please give some recommendations on good books about change?{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"ImageObject","contentUrl":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/training-courses/res/images/business-analysis/mind-maps-business-analysis-technique-infographic-800x2717.webp","description":"Mind maps business analysis technique infographic.","license":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/license","acquireLicensePage":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/license","creditText":"Knowledge Train","uploadDate":"2023-05-16T07:36:20.000Z","copyrightNotice":"© 2023 Knowledge Train Limited. All rights reserved.","creator":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Knowledge Train","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk"}}

01:13:19 Luz Blanca Flores  : Yes, yes. So I will think of a little bit more, I think that there’s one, it’s a tiny little book called Who Moved My Cheese? that I thought was such a great intro to the process that we use of navigating change. It is something that is super important and powerful. The other recommendation that I made earlier was the Gap and the Gain, that’s one that I found to be super helpful in navigating change for myself in keeping myself focused in on the initiatives that I have. What’s important to me and how I focus on what I want to create in my life. So the Gap and the Gain is one that I’ve read multiple times in creating a framework for my own way of just being kinder to myself and acknowledging the growth without getting too caught up in what’s missing. So those are really, really helpful ways of addressing change. So those are two definite recommendations, I have to think of if there are more, and I can definitely share those with Sevcan to share with folks as well, but those are the two definite top of mind books that I would recommend, thank you for question.{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"ImageObject","contentUrl":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/training-courses/business-analysis-technique-mind-maps.webp","description":"Unlock your creative and organisational potential with mind maps","license":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/license","acquireLicensePage":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk/license","creditText":"Knowledge Train","uploadDate":"2023-05-16T07:36:20.000Z","copyrightNotice":"© 2023 Knowledge Train Limited. All rights reserved.","creator":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Knowledge Train","url":"https://www.knowledgetrain.co.uk"}}

01:14:49 Sevcan Yasa  : Thank you. Does anyone have any more questions? Let’s wait for a few minutes just in case.Related articles

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01:15:24 Sevcan Yasa  : Does anyone have any more questions? So people were typing.

01:15:35 Luz Blanca Flores  : Another change book that I would recommend is The Big Leap. Most of my change books are not about like how to make change happen. They’re more about the mindset of how to navigate and personally address change. So, The Big Leap is another one because often we sabotage ourselves in making transitions that we want to make for lots of reasons, and I think the managing complex change highlights elements of those where we actually self-sabotage our own ability to make change happen.

01:16:08 Sevcan Yasa  : Thank you, Joseph.

01:16:18 Luz Blanca Flores  : Yes, exactly, The Big Leap, those are great books. Yeah, many of them are in that the self-improvement and other modalities, around like how do you shift Getting to Yes, is another one and that is a it’s a negotiation book. And also, often what we’re doing when we’re navigating change is a negotiation. Yeah, and so making sure that we really understand like why are we here? What is the incentive that we have? So that’s a big thing is, Getting to Yes by William Ury is another one that I would recommend. So yeah, those are some of the big ones that kind of come to mind, and I’ve read them multiple times. So that’s another thing too is around allowing yourself the time to process, internalise, practise. And then review those methodologies and approaches is also really powerful to creating sustainable change in ourselves. And if folks have other books they’ve found valuable, I’d love to hear those as well.