You cannot move the mountain alone overnight. The purpose of this essay is to inform about sexual harassment and assault in the Army. Army Regulation 600-20, chapter 8 requires annual training on Sexual Harassment and Assault Response Program (SHARP). So, why do cases of sexual harassment and assault continue to take place? Simply put, tackling the topic of SHARP can feel like moving a mountain. You can move a mountain if it is broken into smaller, more manageable pieces. We can begin to move the “mountain” of SHARP issues by addressing contributing factors. Three contributors of SHARP issues include toxic work environments, behavior patterns, and dated teaching methods. All missions have a starting point. Moving this mountain begins with addressing toxic work environments.
Tag Archives: Leading Change
Rolling Uphill – Sustaining Change
Leading Change Series - Part IV
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Leading change is not a fast or easy process, but it is required to sharpen the organizational “saw” through synergy and renewal. It demands the power to stay the course, through setbacks and triumphs, and demonstrate the endurance to achieve results. Change starts with a single step, but that axiom can leave you discouraged when – after step one – you realize there are many more steps to take. You will face roadblocks in the form of people, internal systems, and outside forces. If step one is difficult to take, steps two and onward require even more perseverance and grit. The will to succeed makes the difference between those who initiate change and those who achieve it. Fighting complacency requires constant assessment and coaching.
When Change is Values-Deep
Leading Change Series - Part III
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In every competitive environment, organizations evolve to survive and thrive. Society, Markets, and Warfare are ever-changing and so must those who want to succeed in them. Changing systems is a fight in and of itself. But, what if the change required is deeper than spreadsheets and efficiency reports? What if the organization’s values and behaviors aren’t aligned? I used the word “fight” intentionally. Make no mistake, when change is values-based, you are fighting for the heart and soul of your organization. To create a values-centered change, leaders steer the individual to driving the organization, communicate a clear and collective vision, model and steward the change, and empower their team.