understanding and managing change

Understanding and Managing Understanding and Managing Personal ChangePersonal Change

Simon MuirSimon Muir

Two Main Types of Change

IntrinsicExtrinsic

Intrinsic

Change in marital status Health Family Re-location Job Change / Career Change Social activities Purchasing something

Extrinsic

Health Financial Environmental Governmental Natural disasters Technological Organisational Revolutionary

Extrinsic change can cause…

Doubt Confusion Uncertainty Anxiety Isolation Resistance Lack of motivation Feelings of being: out of control, overwhelmed,

unable, without choice

We have changed so much!

Technology Communication Speed of life The convergence of the computer, cable /

satellite TV, Phone and Data

As individuals change can leave us….

Fearful Frustrated Irritable Inconsistent Rigid Resistant Compulsive

The Two sides of people

I CANI CAN I CAN’TI CAN’T

When the I CAN’TI CAN’T takes over…

I can’t do it I can’t deal with it I can’t afford it I can’t get it all done I can’t imagine it I can’t learn it I can’t get it I can’t handle it

When we get stuck we say…

It’ll never work We’ve never done it like that before It’s not possible It won’t matter Its too much trouble Why bother??

Heroditus

Nothing is permanent but change Nothing is permanent but change

( 4( 4thth Century BC ) Century BC )

Four important factors for change

Desire Willingness Belief Commitment

What should I think?.....

Who am I? What are my values? What is important to me? What do I deeply care about? What do I want my life to be about? What am I willing to do to make it happen?

Words into action…

Become aware of what you are doing Acknowledge what you are aware of Choose to change your behaviour Make plans that work Commit to that plan Follow up and follow through

Taking charge…

Determination Communication State your expectations Be concerned Set goals that can be won Give yourself choices Reward yourself