{"id":11698,"date":"2020-03-19T13:50:12","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T17:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peopletekcoaching.com\/staging\/?p=11698"},"modified":"2021-10-14T21:39:07","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T21:39:07","slug":"responding-to-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peopletekcoaching.com\/staging\/2020\/03\/19\/responding-to-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Responding To Change"},"content":{"rendered":"

Change is the law of life.\u00a0 And those who look only to the past or present
\nare certain to miss the future.\u2014John F. Kennedy<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Dealing with change comes in varying degrees; some individuals are excited and invigorated when the “norm” becomes the “storm”, and others suffer to the point of almost shutting down when their comfortable routine is disrupted.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Our personalities and styles play a big role in how we respond to change \u2013 as leaders we sometimes need to be reminded that our style is not the only style. We need to observe, understand, and ask how others are feeling. We also need to recognize if others are having issues processing the change at hand.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s face it, there\u2019s much uncertainty in the world and not a lot of consistent communication about COVID-19. ie. Lasting impacts, statistics, causes, testing and treatment, etc.<\/p>\n

Leadership expert and author Ken Blanchard provides 7 common reactions when change is requested (or when it just happens).<\/b>
\n1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 People will feel awkward, ill at ease, and self-conscious. Change means doing something different and, as such, people will almost always react with some degree of discomfort. Be mindful of people\u2019s feelings during this time.<\/b><\/em>
\n2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 People initially focus on what they have to give up. To move forward, you must deal with what\u2019s new and different. Talk with others about how they feel; give them a chance to process what\u2019s happening.<\/em><\/b>
\n3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 People will feel alone, even if everyone else is going through the same change. For the change to be successful, it is crucial for people to feel connected and understood. Offer the support people need.<\/b><\/em>
\n4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 People can handle only so much change. Change may make people become immobilized and less productive. The best response: Have a clear plan and strategy for focusing people\u2019s energy on the few desired behaviors that will produce the greatest results<\/b>.<\/em>
\n5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 People are at different levels of readiness for change. Although almost everyone will experience some resistance to change, some people will start getting excited about the change, while others will dread and resist doing anything differently for as long as they can. Anticipate that not everyone will be on the same timetable.<\/b><\/em>
\n6)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 People will be concerned about having enough resources. To remain competitive in today\u2019s markets, organizations must be more productive with the same or fewer resources. Be ready to explain the need for belt-tightening.<\/b><\/em>
\n7)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 People will long to revert to their old behavior. Typically people hope to return to what they were doing before. This behavior is natural and leaders must counteract it. When we revert to old behaviors, we lose all we have learned.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

As a leader what steps are you taking to help navigate times of change? Listen, observe, and provide the necessary support needed to help individuals and teams adapt successfully.<\/p>\n

The first step toward change is awareness. The second step is acceptance.
\n–Nathaniel Branden
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