Becoming A Change Agent

Diane Weklar
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Becoming A Change Agent

We all see problems

At work, in organizations, thru society

We all know there is a better way At issue

We dont know how to change it
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Each one of us can become a changechange-agent The process is the same

No matter the size of the problem
  

A unit at work Affecting the whole community Changing the world

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The Process for Making Change

Is simplethough not easy simple Requires strategy execution


The number one requirement to be successful

Quality of Strategy usually ranks 2nd Resources rank 3rd

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The Process for Making Change

Identifying the issue Pinpointing the actual problem Determining what can be done Establishing the team Creating the action plan Monitoring accountability Making an impact
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Dealing with Impediments Overcoming the preconceived notion of it cant be done Is the largest issue to overcome Both for yourself and others
Learn to bypass NOs!
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Vision and Perseverance are Key

Focus


What are you really trying to accomplish

Competence


You need to have/get the skills to get it done

Passion
 

The mystery glue that holds it together Provides the extra drive to make it real
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Becoming A Change Agent Identifying the Issues

My electricity bills are too high!


I thought deregulation would lower my bills

Why do I have to try on tons of clothes to find something that actually fits? The internet was supposed to make my life easier


But Im inundated with spam and I am terrified of online identity theft

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Becoming A Change Agent Pinpointing the Problem (research)



Electricity
ERCOT & the PUC do not include consumers when planning changes

Clothes Sizing
Each clothes line has its own sizing with major return problems (up to 40% online)

Internet
Does not deal with privacy issues Difference between security & privacy
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Determining What Can Be Done



Lower Electricity Bills

Get consumers involved with ERCOT & PUC actions

Clothes That Fit

Develop standardization of fit

Internet
Design a method of preserving personal information online
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Establishing The Team



You cannot do it Alone

Determine the strengths and functions that you need to take the next step


That complements what you bring to the table

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Establishing The Team



Electricity
DFW Electric Consumer Coalition

Clothing
FitLogic

Internet
Privacy, Inc.
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Team Leadership
Every team must have a leader
   

Set the Vision Maintain the Vision Be the Motivator Understand how the ripples of change will affect
The Team The environment the team is changing

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Becoming A Change Agent Creating the Action Plan



DFW Electric Consumer Coalition

Organize electric consumers


Governments, corporations, trade groups

FitLogic
Develop a standardized fit system by age, ethnicity, and product preferences

Privacy, Inc.
Develop virtual email and credit card ability to preserve personal information online Educate public re: differences of security and privacy
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Monitoring Accountability
Effective Strategy Execution Requires
 

Strong Project Management Assigning responsibility for each activity

Timelines need to be established

Good Communication among and between all team members Ability to be flexible and refine programs when issues become apparent Continually motivate and focus on Mission
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Making An Impact


Educate, Educate, Educate

Use all vehicles (networks,media)

Overcoming Objections
YesIt can be done! Yes

Getting People Involved

You cannot do it alone
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Making an Impact
Understand that change takes time


More time than you ever imagine

You have to share your vision



Over and Over and Over again

The full Team is your sales force



Encourage and motivate the team to take ownership of Mission

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What You Can Do Today



Find your passion

What problem would you like resolved

Find an organization that deals with that issue

Volunteer and learn all you can

Cultivate that CAN DO attitude

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All Change Starts With One Person Make the Next Change come from YOU

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You Dont Have to be Great To Get Started But You Have to Get Started To Be Great

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Becoming A Change Agent

Diane Weklar
President The Weklar Consulting Group 280 W. Renner Road Suite 3926 Richardson, TX 75080 972.235.3846 dweklar@sbcglobal.net

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