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The job of the knowledge worker as evangelist for change in practices is a relatively common one. Often, it involves a fight you’re not necessarily equipped for. Getting management to understand that the tools and access to external sources of information that you need are beyond the scope of what is considered “normal” for your business can be a significant battle (and a subject for another day).
One thing you can do as a knowledge worker in this position is arm yourself with the right attitude to change minds. This attitude needs to be one of confidence, willingness to negotiate and more than a teaspoon of courage to face down the storm of naysayers that exist in many workplaces.
It’s not always easy, but here are a few things you might like to read to begin your transformation to insider evangelist and entrepreneur for the new world of knowledge work:
- Cubicle Commando by Zern Liew and Lisa Messenger
- The Silent Revolution: Peter Drucker’s Voice Still Resonates by
- 100 Ways to Kill a Concept: Why Most Ideas Get Shot Down by
It’s a long, hard road to drive corporate change, particularly if your business is highly structured or highly bureaucratic - neither of these lend themselves especially well to intrapreneurs. If you want to change the way your business (whether you’re a manager or a regular Joe) operates, it’s up to you to drive change with the right attitude and the right results.
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