085: The Modern Development Leader, How to Manage Change and All That: Torrey and Tosca in Conversation Part 1

Summary:

How do people in development agencies experience organizational change? What is the psychology of organizational change that a development leader needs to be aware of? How can experiencing organizational change affect staff motivation? How, as leaders, do we tackle any reactance as well as resistance to change?

Torrey’s Bio:

As a certified coach with twelve years’ experience in international development Torrey Peace facilitates rising and established leaders in the humanitarian and development world to become the leaders they admire, or “people centered leaders.”  She has taught and coached over 400  supervisors globally from the UN, INGO and civil society to become more inclusive and caring leaders that make a greater impact while also stepping out of overwork and overwhelm. Her mission is to provide leaders the skills they need to be part of the change we want to see in the humanitarian and development world while also maintaining their wellbeing. For more information about Torrey’s work and podcast, please visit www.aidforaidworkers.com. 

We Discuss:

•  How do people in development agencies experience organizational change?
• What is the psychology of organizational change that a development leader needs to be aware of? 
• How can experiencing organizational change affect staff motivation? 
• How, as leaders, do we tackle any reactance as well as resistance to change?

Resources:

Website

Podcast

Aid for Aid Workers

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