All organisations are complex human systems.
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They are highly resistant to change.
Yet, there are often very good reasons why we need to make change happen.
Organisational Attention is a new methodology that will transform the way you think about organisations and how to change them.
Need to really change an organisation?
Then, learn to permanently shift the focus of attention.
Are you frustrated at your attempts to introduce change?
Has the world moved on, leaving your organisation out of touch?
Is your organisation going through growth pains?
If the answer is yes, maybe, or even no, pick an article below and start reading.
Organisational Attention works for any size organisation, from a corner shop to a global giant.
Succeed In Shifting Attention
And the organisation will shift with it.
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What Is Organisational Attention?
And who is it for?
Organisational Attention is a powerful new way of understanding organisations and how to change them.
It combines a systemic approach to organisational behaviour with an understanding of individual psychology.
Primarily aimed at senior leaders and change agents, it will also be of interest to anyone keen to learn more about how organisations work.
When Is It Right To Focus On Attention?
And when is it not?
Understanding your organisation's unique focus of attention is always going to be helpful.
But, not every change requires a shift of attention.
Learn to spot when shifting attention is a vital first step to the change you need to make.
The Origins of Organisational Attention
Where did it all begin?
Organisational Attention is:
- a way of looking
- a way of thinking
- a way of making change happen
It has been developed over the last 15 years.
Where did it all start?
Changing The Focus Of Attention
Making real change happen
Want to really change an organisation? Then, learn to change what it pays attention to.
Can it really be that simple?
Well, as you'd expect, the answer is both yes and no.
How To Observe Attention At Work
It's not as obvious as you might think
Regardless of whether you want to make changes, there is real value in observing your organisation's focus of attention.
Like so many things in life, it becomes easier if you have a way of looking and a language to use when thinking and talking about it.
Is Shifting Attention All I Need To Do?
Surely, it is just a means to an end?
Of course
