Embracing Change
Change is….
Global
Constant
Inevitable
Stressful
Breathe
Rhythm
Do you like change? Does it matter?
What are the risks of not changing?
We can’t control change… We can control our attitude towards change…
Deny Resist/React Explore Commit
Deny Resist/React Explore Commit
Deny/Ignore How good things were here in the past They don’t really mean it It can’t happen here Numbness Everything-as-usual attitude Minimizing Refusing to hear new information
Deny
Deny Resist/React Explore Commit
Resist/React Anger Loss and hurt Stubbornness Blaming others Complaining Getting Sick Doubting your ability
Resist
React
Deny Resist/React Explore Commit
Anticipate/Explore What’s going to happen to me? Seeing possibilities Chaos Indecisiveness Unfocused work Energy Clarifying goals Seeing resources Exploring alternatives Learning new skills
Explore
Deny Resist/React Explore Commit
Commit Where I am headed? Focus Teamwork Vision Cooperation Balance
Commit
Change can be difficult
Personal change precedes organizational change
 
Negativity
Contagious
I can learn and I can change and I can do it quickly.
What can you do to deal with change?
Accept that change is an attitude
Create a personal vision
Focus on what you can do… …… not what you can’t do
Develop a perspective of opportunity
Create a willingness to learn & develop
Learn to love ambiguity
Questions/Comments?

Embracing Change