Things don’t look great on the weather front for a couple of days.MCC teams are stood up and meeting with partner agencies throughout tomorrow. I’ve heard several residents / businesses say recently that they don’t know where to look for flood warning information-detail attached

If we want sustainable organisational change, which group is more important? (a) People who are active in response to the change (even if they are resistant); or (b) People who accept the change? Newly published research suggests (a); it is more important to get people active in change than it is to get favourable responses to it. Active dissenters/resisters/opponents are preferable to passive, seemingly accepting people who go along with the change. Many existing change frameworks focus on “valence”: the extent to which people are positive or negative about the change. This research highlights the importance of another dimension: “activation” - the energy or action level in people’s response to change - whether they are engaged, energetic & visible (active) or quiet, withdrawn, & non-participative (passive). The authors have created a four box framework called “the Change Response Circumplex Scale”. I’ve added some strategies for working with the different categories alongside their graphic. Active resistance is preferable to passive disengagement because it: -keeps the lines of feedback & dialogue open -surfaces important information & risks that passive compliance might hide -enables leaders to create psychological safety for diverse reactions to change. -Creates the conditions for long term engagement in change. Implications of this research for leaders of change: 1. Go beyond reducing resistance: Don’t just focus solely on minimising resistance or seeking passive agreement; aim to foster active, positive engagement from people -what the authors term “change proactivity.” 2. Understand engagement levels: Differentiate between passive acceptance, disengagement & truly active, positive support. Use the framework to understand people’s responses to your change initiative. 3. Create interventions accordingly: Disengaged people need approaches to increase involvement, passive assent can become active support & resistance can become constructive dialogue. 4. Leverage the value of dissent: Rather than viewing resistance solely as an obstacle, explore what motivates active dissent & use it as a resource for learning & adaptation. I appreciate this model because it challenges so much of the existing (dubious) advice for change leaders to “overcome resistance to change”. Instead we should work to activate engagement in change. The research shows that both high activation responses (change proactivity & change resistance) show the most promise for long term change engagement. Activism is what changes the world. There are two research articles about this framework. The 1st, from 2024, validates the framework (This is a version from Scrid so it is it accessible): scribd.com/document/89056213…. The 2nd, which sets the framework in a wider change context, is from 2025 & is attached to this LinkedIn post from Cheese Cheeseman: linkedin.com/posts/cheeseman…. By Shaul Oreg & Noga Sverdlik.

Customer Notice - Due to staff training, all our Community Hubs and Libraries will be closed on Friday 12th September. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

This makes complete sense, and resonates, yet organisations will continue to put their business case before the people. People are the most valuable asset in any company, period!

My @Tesco delivery tonight had the foustiest smell, the culprit, a rotten bag of potatoes! The main problem not the potatoes but the #plastic wrap! When are these huge companies going to stop procuring natural products wrapped in plastic. Mother Nature has her own protection!

After a crazy few months I’m excited to share my news, it’s new job offer day! Taking some energy and enthusiasm to a role in the NHS. Smashed it, still got it! 😊 #newhorizons #newjob

We will be available at your local hubs throughout the year to answer any questions you have about fostering in Monmouthshire. If you are considering fostering and would like to learn more, please drop in and see us! 😃 Details below 👇

The countdown is on. This time next week I will be hanging up my lanyard. It’s a strange and surreal mixture of emotions, though one things for sure it’s never, ever been ‘just a job’ #redundant #privilege

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More schools have confirmed closures for tomorrow due to Storm Bert, for the latest updates, please visit: monmouthshire.gov.uk/storm-b…

MaeMae rhagor o ysgolion wedi cadarnhau eu bod ar gau yfory oherwydd Storm Bert. Am y wybodaeth ddiweddaraf, ewch i: monmouthshire.gov.uk/storm-b…

Customer update : Abergavenny Leisure centre will be open as normal in the morning however, the pool will be opening at the later time of 8:30am. Thanks for your understanding.

Customer update : Due to technical issues with the pool at Caldicot leisure centre will remain closed tomorrow morning. We will provide a further update in the morning. Thanks for your understanding.

Customer update: Monmouth leisure centre will remain closed tomorrow morning. We will assess the site and provide a further update at around 9am to let you know if we are able to open later in the day. Thank you for your understanding.

County Hall, Usk – 25 November Update Due to significant flooding across the county today, Sunday, 24 November, County Hall will remain closed tomorrow, Monday, 25 November. Updates will be provided when County Hall reopens. Latest information: monmouthshire.gov.uk/storm-b…

Neuadd y Sir, Brynbuga - 25 Tachwedd - Diweddariad Oherwydd y llifogydd ar draws y sir heddiw (24 Tachwedd), bydd Neuadd y Sir yn aros ar gau yfory, dydd Llun 25 Tachwedd Byddwn yn eich diweddaru pan fydd yn ailagor. Gwybodaeth ddiweddaraf: monmouthshire.gov.uk/storm-b…

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Storm Bert is certainly laying it down across South Wales. Lots of flooding, lots of closed roads. You can help by not being reckless.A ‘road closed’ sign is not a challenge to your driving skills, it means TURN AROUND. You will put yourself in danger. Stay away from river banks

Exciting news 🤩 We are setting up a Friends of Gilwern Library group to support & promote the library 📚 Please join us to find out more on Tuesday 19th November at 4:30pm in Gilwern Library!