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Change is a Fact of Life --- Six Keys That Make a Difference
| Guest post by: Dr. Rick Johnson |
Article Overview: Without change your company becomes stagnant, uncompetitive and boring. A leader's major responsibility is to create change, instigate change and then manage change effectively. In spite of the fact that creating change is a key competency required to be an effective leader, most people resist change. This includes leaders themselves. However, effective leaders accept change as a positive force and they are able to convince those that follow them that change is nothing more than a roadmap to a new and better destination. How do these leaders minimize that natural born resistance to change?
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Change is a Fact of Life --- Six Keys That Make a Difference
Without change your company becomes stagnant, uncompetitive and boring. A leader's major responsibility is to create change, instigate change and then manage change effectively. In spite of the fact that creating change is a key competency required to be an effective leader, most people resist change. This includes leaders themselves. However, effective leaders accept change as a positive force and they are able to convince those that follow them that change is nothing more than a roadmap to a new and better destination. How do these leaders minimize that natural born resistance to change? Simply by employing the following techniques:
• Anticipate and prepare for resistance. They visual the fear that change may induce in the employees and circumvent that fear by providing reassurance that nothing will be lost but much will be gained.
• Don't succumb to the temptation to write off resisters as being obstinate or trouble makers. Be compassionate and understanding of their feelings. Deal with their anxiety. These fears are predominantly a result of misinformation or lack of confidence.
• Involve as many employees as early as possible in the change process. Build a guiding coalition that can carry a strong believable message about the change.
• Allow employees to whine. Listen without being judgmental. Stick to the facts and communicate openly.
• Roll up your sleeves and make sure the management team does also. Be a big part of the tactical part of change putting yourself on an equal level with those employees that are fearful of the change.
• Make sure you have the right personnel and adequate resource to execute and manage the change.
• Create a culture of coaching and mentoring for your management team.
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