Successful Change Leadership - Ian Kowalski

Chances are you have had to lead change or at numerous times have been on the receiving end of change in the workplace. In 1995, John Kotter published research that revealed only 30 percent of change programs are successful. A recent McKinsey & Company survey of business executives indicates that the percent of change programs that are a success today is…still 30%. How can we beat those odds when leading change?

By the end of this talk, you will be able to:

• Describe the difference between leaders and managers
• Describe why change often fails
• Describe 4 complementary models for change
• Understand how to apply these models to lead successful change

“In theory, theory and practice are the same thing. In practice, they are not.” -- A. Einstein

Real examples will be used to help make that transition from theory to practice.

Bio:

Ian Kowalski began his career in the R&D of advanced composite materials. He applied the scientific problem solving process in the high tech world of aerospace and commercial sporting goods. His career developed to include functional experience in Quality, Customer Technical Service, Marketing, IT, and the Supply Chain through a succession of Fortune 100 companies including Union Carbide, Amoco, BP, and Solvay. He spent the past 17 years leading cross functional teams to improve business processes achieving reduced costs, improved quality, revenue growth, and increased customer satisfaction. More recently Ian led a lean transformation at Solvay Advanced Polymers, a 1500 employee division of Solvay with plants on 3 continents. A key element for success has been the continual development of change leadership, which Ian learned first-hand in his roles.

Ian’s passion is leading continuous improvement in order to create sustainable advantage. He is currently the President of Lean Velocity LLC, helping business gain velocity through the application of lean business process improvement, while seeking a full time position with an established company.

Agenda:

• 6:00PM - 7:00PM Networking & Refreshments
• 7:00PM - 7:05PM Announcements
• 7:05PM - 8:05PM Presentation & Q&A
• 8:05PM - 8:30PM Post Presentation Announcements & Raffle

Location:

CCCi Headquarters
7000 Central Parkway
3rd Floor Conference Room
Atlanta, GA 30328

Recommendation: The best way to turn onto Central Parkway is via from Perimeter Center West due to recent construction. Park in center section (not visitor section) of parking deck on your left as you enter 7000 Central Parkway. Take the parking deck elevator to floor 3 (lobby level) and follow the signs.