"With the clarity and focus of a seasoned leader, Linda offers up inspiring, yet practical insights into emerging trends, challenging us to think and act differently."
Delorese Ambrose
Ambrose Consulting & Training
"Watching Linda work with a group is like watching poetry in action. Her passion is clear and focused, her dedication is remarkable, and her energy, endless. The work of organizational change is enriched by her tireless efforts to dhare the many lessons she has learned over her long and successful career."
Dr. Kenneth Murrell
Pepperdine University
Linda Ackerman Anderson, Vice President and Co-Founder of Being First Inc., brings more than 30 years of experience to her work in Consious Transformation.
Known as a godparent in the OD and HR communities, Linda began her career as an OD Consultant and Manager of Human Resources Planning & Development before opening Linda S. Ackerman, Inc; one of the first firms to promote strategies for leading organizational transformation successfully.
Throughout her career she has created the renown 9-phase model; The Change Leader's Roadmap™, co-written two best-selling books in the Practicing Organizational Development series; Beyond Change Management and The Change Leader's Roadmap, and has written numerous guidebooks, tools, resources, and over 50 articles.
Linda's ongoing coaching with executives, in all stages of transformational change, gives her a unique understanding of the challenges faced when implementing large and small scale transformations.
By combining inspiration with information, Linda's presentations are both dynamic and empowering. Her knowledge of best-practices is blended with current events to provide a mix of practical tools, humor, and inspired thought. More about Linda.
Being First, Inc is a training and consulting firm specializing in leading conscious transformation in Fortune 1000 companies, non-profits, and government agencies.
Keynote Speeches & Interactive Sessions
Strategically Leading Enterprise Change
All organizations employ strategic disciplines and standard practices around key functions-finance, marketing, sales, HR, IT, etc., but often overlook this crucial tool in leading change. Organizational change is so complex, pervasive, large-scale, and constant, that it needs similar strategic disciplines to ensure its success. Join us for this information packed session to learn the four pillars necessary to lead change strategically and ensure you achieve the ROI you are looking for.
Master the Human Dynamics of Change
This session, ideal for HR and OD professionals, consultants, and executives, provides the understanding and tools needed to recognize the dynamics inside people and turn their resistance into commitment. Learn how to design your changes to meet the six core human needs and the strategies available to help individuals excel while they are working through the natural emotional stages experienced during a change initiative.
Avoiding the Predictable Mistakes in Leading Change
In this thought-provoking session for executives, change sponsors, change leaders, and consultants, Ms. Ackerman Anderson shares 35 years of experience on why more than 60% of all change efforts fail and how to avoid the most commonly made mistakes. No matter what the industry or type of change, audiences will walk away with insights on how to set up change efforts for success, including best practices, strategies, and pragmatic tools.
Tailored presentations availabile by request.
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