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Change Hints and Tips

Here are some handy hints and tips that we have found valuable for managing change in the workplace.
    
What staff need during change

   During periods of change, staff need:
  • to develop trust, share the vision and accept the need for change
  • to be included in the planning process
  • to be prevented from being overwhelmed by change (with resulting feelings of uncertainty, anxiety and stress)
  • effective communications and training
  • updated policies and procedures
  • strong leadership

Manage change effectively
   
  • Don't try to control change - expect it, understand it and manage it
  • Communicate, communicate, communicate!
  • Develop a change management plan
  • Invite people to work together
  • Hold staff forums and encourage them to express ideas, concerns and frustrations
  • Gain the support of all key players
  • Keep it all in perspective - stay focused on the business goals
  • Take care of ourselves and our staff
Become 'change adept'

   A change adept person is someone who:
  • has learned to adapt to and move with change, rather than resist or fight it
  • is usually energised by change
  • has attitudes and strategies that help build greater resilience
  • tends to flourish in changing environments

   To become change adept, we need to:
  • Prepare for the inevitable changes that are likely to occur
  • See situations as challenges rather than problems
  • Acknowledge and deal with negative feelings
  • Become a positive leader
  • Find creative, innovative solutions
  • Challenge unrealistic expectations
  • Be assertive
  • Maintain a healthy work/life balance
  • Focus on how we can add value
  • Acknowledge and celebrate our wins
  • Develop and maintain good communication
  • Aim for continuous improvement
  • Keep learning and growing
   
   
Assist people through change

A business with challenges such as new employees, cultural issues, customer complaints, conflicts, low morale, high staff turnover or ineffective teams may find strategies such as the following helpful:

*Coaching  *Communications  *Conflict Resolution  *Counselling  *Delegation  *Facilitation  *Leadership  *Morale Boosting  *Mentoring  *Motivation  *Team building  *Training

We hope these hints and tips will be useful to you. Please don't hesitate to contact us for further information or assistance. Adept Change Ph: 1300 244 688  
  

 

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