It\u2019s not a news flash that we\u2019re living in a time of change and individuals, teams, and entire organizations are being impacted.<\/p>\n
We need to assume a role of leadership regardless of our actual title to ensure team members are clear about their roles and responsibilities, share a common purpose, have specific goals and trust one another so we can better accept and lead through change.<\/p>\n
The first step is to assess our challenges and resistance. Do you know or do you only think you know the reasons for the challenges and resistance? Have you asked others for their thoughts? During uncertain times, we need to increase our level of awareness and communicate more than ever. We need to give and receive feedback in an honoring way and appreciate differing opinions.<\/p>\n
We need to re-build team synergy, retain, develop and re-skill top performers. We also need to \u201csell\u201d our teams by publicizing successes and the value provided.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also a cause of stress and may breed a climate of mistrust as jobs\/positions are redefined or eliminated, with stiff competition for filling open slots.<\/p>\n
During any change there will be a period of adjustment in which anxiety and uncertainty grow, which is then accompanied by a corresponding decrease in productivity and job satisfaction levels.<\/p>\n
You will be more effective by familiarizing yourself with the principles of change and aligning with what effective performers do, and you will benefit by:<\/p>\n
It\u2019s natural to resist change, but ask yourself \u201cif I don\u2019t embrace the change, how might I be impacted?\u201d It\u2019s certainly our choice; sometimes resistance may lead to positive changes in our life, but they may also lead to undesired consequences<\/p>\n
Do you embrace or resist change? Remember, change is a journey and can provide new and exciting opportunities and a great sense of accomplishment!<\/p>\n
PeopleTek\u2019s Strategic partner, E-Coach, specializes in online coaching tools.<\/p>\n