Episode 80: Are You an Effective ERP Change Leader? Traits, Strategies, and Insights

In this Episode, We Dive into the Critical Aspects of Becoming an Effective ERP Organizational Change Leader.

Aimed at bringing value to Private Equity Firms and all stakeholders involved in ERP Organizational Change, we explore transformational leadership, leadership development, and leader identity. Our expert guest shares valuable strategies and insights to help you master the art of leadership in the context of ERP change management. By understanding the key traits, behaviors, and best practices, you can enhance your leadership skills, strengthen your leader identity, and ultimately drive your organization toward a successful ERP implementation. 

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David Day

Professor of Psychological Science and Academic Director of the Kravis Leadership Institute at Claremont McKenna College (USA)

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He also holds the titles of Steven L. Eggert ‘82 P’15 Professor of Leadership and George R. Roberts Research Fellow at the College. He has held previous professorial appointments at the University of Western Australia Business School, Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University, Penn State University, and Louisiana State University. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, American Psychological Society, International Association of Applied Psychology, and the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

Day has published more than 100 peer-reviewed journal articles, books, and book chapters, many pertaining to the core topics of leadership and leadership development. His research has been published in the top journals in leadership, management, and applied psychology. Day serves on numerous editorial boards and as the Editor of The Leadership Quarterly Yearly Review.

In 2010, he was awarded the Walter F. Ulmer Research Award from the Center for Creative Leadership for outstanding, career-long contributions to applied leadership research.

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Episode Mentions

• Bass, B. M., & Bass Bernard, M. (1985). Leadership and performance beyond expectations.
• Kragt, D., & Day, D. V. (2020). Predicting leadership competency development and promotion among high-potential executives: The role of leader identity. Frontiers in psychology, 11, 1816.
• Miscenko, D., Guenter, H., & Day, D. V. (2017). Am I a leader? Examining leader identity development over time. The Leadership Quarterly, 28(5), 605-620.

Episode Highlights Timeline 

04:07 Segment 1: Embracing Transformational Leadership for Successful ERP Change Management

1. Professor Day, can you give our listeners an overview of transformational leadership? And, How it might impact ERP success?
2. How do transformational leaders impact their team’s performance and the success of ERP implementations?
3. What are some key traits or behaviors that ERP organizational change leaders should cultivate to be more transformational?

11:22 Segment 2: Cultivating Effective ERP Change Leaders through Identity Development

1. How can organizations foster the development of effective organizational change leaders?
2. In your research, you emphasize the importance of leader identity. How does one’s identity as a leader impact their performance and effectiveness?
3. What are some strategies or best practices for individuals looking to strengthen their leadership skills and identity, particularly in the context of ERP implementations?

29:10 Segment 3: Applying Research Insights to Strengthen Leadership in ERP Organizational Change

1. In your article, “Predicting Leadership Competency Development and Promotion Among High-Potential Executives: The Role of Leader Identity,” you discuss the importance of leader identity. Can you elaborate on the key findings of this research?
2. How do the findings in “Predicting Leadership Competency Development and Promotion Among High-Potential Executives” suggest how organizations can better identify and develop high-potential leaders for managing organizational change?
3. In “Am I a leader? Examining leader identity development over time,” you explore how leader identity evolves. What are the main takeaways from this research?
4. Based on your research in “Am I a leader?”, what are some practical steps or interventions that organizations can implement to help their leaders develop a stronger and more effective leader identity?

46:15 GOLDEN NUGGET

1. Lastly, in terms of ERP organizational change success, what is your golden nugget of advice for our listeners based on today’s conversation?

Related Episodes

• Chris White – Episode 76: Changing Your Company from the Inside Out: A Guide for Social Intrapreneurs
• Paul Gibbons – Episode 75: The Science of Successful Organizational Change
• Brett Skinner – Episode 72: Human Capital Management 
• Ian Ziskin – Episode 66: Organizational Change – The Secret Sauce for Leading Transformational Change
• Julie Dirksen – Episode 64: Finding ERP Success with Organizational Learning Strategy and Behavior
• Jennifer Scheehle – Episode 58: Stakeholders in Change Management for Long-Term ERP Success
• Greg Taffet – Episode 56: ERP Organizational Change: Strategy and Alignment
• Lee Bolman – Episode 55: Reframing Organizations: Artistry, Choice, and Leadership

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