Organizational change theory: Do not linger

As market conditions shift, job roles change, and other things happen in the course of employment, people get scared, nervous, etc. And what do we do? Drown the approach to working with them in HR paperwork. Less than stellar. Let's fix this.

I can sum up most organizational change theory for you in a couple of words: "Typically, HR-owned, process-laden garbage." Change happens at a micro level. It can be set at a macro level, yes -- new strategy -- but each person is going to internalize it, process it, deal with it, and ultimately act on it very differently. Some may do it right away. Five…