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Tip #51 The Open Source Project
Free "Tools for Change"
 
Apply It On Your Next Major Project 
 February 3, 2009
 
Greetings!
 
 
The Open Source Project
 
Last year I heard from people I'd never met from Russia, Denmark, and Jordan telling me about their interest in my approach to change. Our discussions sparked an exciting thought - why don't I make my ideas on change, and an understanding of the underlying thinking and assumptions behind my approach to change, even more accessible through a new Open Source Project.

What is the Open Source Project?  It's an online collection of newly developed change management guidelines and professional presentation materials for anyone who wants them - and everything is free.  The intial Open Source Project focuses on my approach to change called Change without Migraines™. These free resources provide you with the tools for change so you can develop your knowledge base and allow you to professionally (and easily) teach important change concepts to your colleagues and clients.  And I plan to keep adding to this free site.
 
Why free? 
 
So you can spread the word about Change without Migraines throughout your organization and with your clients.  And, because of what might happen.  When you use these materials, it might spark new ideas and we can learn from each other.  My hope is that as you study the Change without Migraines approach more deeply, you'll make it even stronger -- and find new places to apply this approach. A big part of my excitement in providing this "open source code" is to learn what you do with the material.
 
As people dig in and let me know what they're developing, I can add things to this site so that we all can learn from each other.
 
So use the materials, and please share your ideas with me.
 
What's free?
 
ebook cover Intro to Change without Migraines  

 
Building a Foundation of Knowledge
Ebook Introduction to Change without Migraines
Videos Understanding and Using the Tools for Change
More resources to come!
 
 
 
 

Cycle of Change Graphic 1.1Present, Teach and Apply with Colleagues and Clients
Training Materials
Outline for half-day Change without Migraines training design
Power Point Presentation
The Cycle of Change, 3 Levels of Resistance and
Support
 
 
The Open Source Project is about my realization that you should become the leading change agent.  Who knows your company or clients better than you?
 
Visit the new Change without Migraines Open Source website and get started right away.
 
 
 
Become part of a big idea...
 

Sincerely,  
 
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Rick Maurer 
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ebook cover Intro to Change without Migraines 
NEW eBook
 
Introduction to Change without Migraines
 
by Rick Maurer 
  
This FREE ebook will give you a thorough overview of my approach to leading change. If you like the book, feel free to pass the book itself or this link to friends.  Download
eBook Leading from the Middle 
NEW eBook
 
Leading From the Middle
How It's Different.  Why It Matters.
 
by Rick Maurer 
 
Whether you are a new or seasoned middle manager, this ebook brings insightful ideas for successfully "leading from the middle".  And, it delivers a solid, essential plan so that you can get started right away.  Leading from the Middle: How It's Different. Why It Matters is a quick read book which provides concepts to make success as a middle manager attainable. 
 
Website Homepage Our New Website
 
Many of you sent me notes about our new website. You seem to like it. Thank you. If you haven't seen it yet, please take a look. There is a lot of free stuff on change management you can use. 
 
Thanks,
Rick