Sponsorship & Direction

When leading from the front, why do we need to create a 'safe space' for people to talk?
My door is always open, but people seldom enter - why?
Ask employees what changes they want or say what changes are going to happen?
What are the most common mistakes, or fears facing an executive change sponsor?
When do you replace 'step change' with something more substantial?
What are the most common mistakes executive change sponsors make, when leading change?
Exactly what is the sponsor's role within the change management process and how much authority should they be 'given'?
What are the qualities & key activities required by a good change sponsor?
Is it the sponsors role to provide reinforcement and if so how?

Sponsorship & Direction