We are in complete agreement about the language around “change management” needing to change as well as having ideas about how models and approaches can be adapted to the changes brought about by the rise of the social web. Looking forward to more unconference and barcamp style collaborations in the near future. Let us know if we can do anything to contribute!

The more traditional change “management” term carries with it all the heavy connotations of top-down processes associated with typical hierarchy. But throw the word “Engagement” into the mix and all of a sudden we've got a bold new language for change that more closely reflects the ultimate goal… to foster and cultivate an “engaged” community through empowerment, open communication, and a process that involves both top-down and emergent (i.e. bottom-up) contributions.

We are in complete agreement about the language around “change management” needing to change as well as having ideas about how models and approaches can be adapted to the changes brought about by the rise of the social web. Looking forward to more unconference and barcamp style collaborations in the near future. Let us know if we can do anything to contribute!

The more traditional change “management” term carries with it all the heavy connotations of top-down processes associated with typical hierarchy. But throw the word “Engagement” into the mix and all of a sudden we’ve got a bold new language for change that more closely reflects the ultimate goal… to foster and cultivate an “engaged” community through empowerment, open communication, and a process that involves both top-down and emergent (i.e. bottom-up) contributions.