workplace change and transition by catherine adenle

Workplace Change Workplace Change and and

TransitionTransitionRedirecting your thoughts and overcoming fear Redirecting your thoughts and overcoming fear

ByBy Catherine AdenleCatherine Adenlehttp://catherinescareercorner.comhttp://catherinescareercorner.com

AgendaAgenda• Introduction• What is change?• Imminent change• Change Curve

• Behaviours• Coping strategies

• Transitioning• Exploring opportunities• What next?

By Catherine AdenleCatherine Adenlehttp://catherinescareercorner.com

AimsAims• To look at and understand how you can cope

through transition and change

• To further understand yourself and what is important in how you transition to the next role for you

• To begin to explore opportunities as to what could be next for you


Change presses us out of our comfort zone. Change is for the better or for the worse, depending on how you view it. Change

has an adjustment period which varies on the individual. It could be uncomfortable, because changing from one state to the next

upsets our control over outcomes. Change has a ripping effect on those who won’t let go.

What is change?What is change?


Few changes over the yearsFew changes over the yearsNobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start

today and make a new ending.today and make a new ending.

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.anyone can start today and make a new ending.


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Change quotesChange quotes“He who rejects change is the architect of decay”

~Harold Wilson

“It is not the strongest species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the ones who are most responsive to change”

~Charles Darwin

“Our only security is our ability to change” ~John Lilly


Why change?Why change?No change is without a purposeNo change is without a purpose

• Environment – internal or external factors

• Systems• Processes• Culture• Things could be better• Mergers• Acquisitions• Continuous

improvement• Take over

• Competition• Innovation• Upgrades• New strategy• Outsourcing• Off-shoring• Economy• New technology• Centralization• Restructuring


Top 10 sources of workplace stressTop 10 sources of workplace stress

Too much to do at once Random interruptions Constant changeConstant change Mistrust, unfairness, and office politics Unclear policies and no sense of directions Career and job ambiguity No feedback - good or bad No appreciation Lack of/poor communications Too much or too little to do.


What if I lose my

job?

How will I pay my bills? Will I find

another job?

It won’t affect me!

Why am I

feeling

like this?

I hate this Company

I am going to be

okay. The job market is improving!

I am not going to accept this…

When is this

going to end?

My new job might be a promotion

Anxiety

Fear

ThreatDenial

Resistance

Depression

Hostility

Despair

Gradual acceptance

Moving forward

Thoughts on change in a workplace…Thoughts on change in a workplace…


Change curveChange curve……and 3 support stagesand 3 support stages

Information/CommunicationInformation/Communication Emotional Emotional supportsupport Guidance/DirectionsGuidance/Directions


Facts about changeFacts about changeDifferent people react differently to change. Change often involves a loss, and people go through the "loss curve." Most change outcomes succeed or fail on the cooperation of the people who must make the change.

The key question asked or unasked on everybody’s mind about change is “What’s in it for me?” (known by many as WIIFM.)A “few” people and groups are almost always pivotal to a smooth and effective change implementation.Positivity is the key to coping successfully with change

Everyone has fundamental needs that have to be met .A clear plan of action is needed for each group/individual who needs to cope with change in order for them to navigate the change curve.Communication and seeking support are key ingredients when coping with change. By Catherine AdenleCatherine Adenle

http://catherinescareercorner.com

Change vs. TransitionChange vs. Transition

TRANSITIONTRANSITION• Internal• Personal• Slower• Less visible• Less predictable• Psychological• Intangible

CHANGECHANGE• External• Organisational• Quicker• More visible• More predictable• Physical• Tangible

Change is the shift, transition is the process of one Change is the shift, transition is the process of one state of being to anotherstate of being to another


Barriers and resistance to changeBarriers and resistance to change

• Fear• Anger• Habits• Negative thinking• Attitude• Culture• Subjectivity• People• Emotions• Poor planning

(1)Parochial self interest(2)Misunderstanding (3)Low tolerance of change(4)Genuine Disagreement

““The normal reaction to change is resistance.”The normal reaction to change is resistance.”


Reasons why we resist changeReasons why we resist change• Loss of control - When people feel too

much of the change is ‘being done to them’ rather than done ‘by them’.

• Loss of face - If change results in people losing face or status.

• Loss of identity - People build identities around aspects of their job and organization. Getting rid of important symbols and traditions can hurt.

• Loss of competence -When people feel their old competences are challenged and they lack the new competences to deal with the changed situation.

• Excessive personal uncertainty - When people don’t know what the change is going to mean for them and their job. (Source: based on Kanter, cited in Lorenz, 1985)

• Surprise - Springing change on people is likely to make them skeptical and defensive.

• More work - Usually change means more work for those involved.

• Past resentments - People resist change if it is led by someone against whom they have past grievances. Forcing through change can build up problems for the future.

• Unintended consequences - When the change in one area leads to unintended consequences in another.

• Real threats - When change threatens an individual’s or group’s interests: e.g. the closure of a project.


Overcoming resistance to changeOvercoming resistance to changeResistance Path to SolutionWhere there is a lack of information or inaccurate information and analysis

Education and Communication

Where the initiators do not have all the information they need to design the change, and where others have considerable power to resist

Participation and Involvement

Where people are resisting because of adjustment problems Where someone or some group will clearly lose out in a change and where that group has considerable power to resist

Facilitation and Support Negotiation and Agreement

Where other tactics will not work, or are too expensive

Manipulation and Co-option

Where speed is essential and the change initiators possess considerable power

Explicit and Implicit Coercion


Your personal questions to answerYour personal questions to answer

• Where am I now on the change curve?• What are the key reasons I am there?• How does that make me feel?• What actions can I take to move forward on the curve?• What might hold me back from taking these actions or get

in the way?• If I wasn’t worried about the consequences what would I do

if I wasn’t afraid?• What small step could I take towards this?• Who could I speak to talk this through further?• What am I going to do next within the next 7 days?• How Committed am I to taking this step? (Where zero = not

committed and 10 = totally committed)


Change: questions to youChange: questions to you• What do you think about the change? • How do you feel about the change? • What do you see your role as in the change? • What is your opinion about the change? • What is your experience with this type of change? • How will you be impacted by the change? • What are your ideas about the change? • Would you change anything about the change? • Why do you think the change is needed (or not)?

(Reflections) (Reflections)


What happens if you miss an element?What happens if you miss an element?


How change affects teamsHow change affects teams People who thrive on change—Direct, results-oriented people who embrace quick decisions and changes, challenge the status quo, and initiate change activity within [an organization].

People who aren't bothered by change—Optimists whose enthusiasm and creative solutions to handling change keep others motivated during flux situations.

People who resist change and need time to prepare—Steady decision-makers who don't like to be rushed and appear to "put up" with change.

People who are concerned with the effects of change—Cautious, careful objective thinkers who seek to maintain high standards, regardless of changes going on around them. By Catherine AdenleCatherine Adenle


Change: We have a choice!Change: We have a choice!

Get angry, be in denial and continue to react angrily

Be angry, be in denial, get angry and continue to alternate

Get angry, then PAUSE, gather your thoughts, suspend your emotions

React, reflect, understand, conscious and purposeful response and look for your new beginning


Dealing with your own reactionsDealing with your own reactions

• Expect a reaction!• Accept that your feelings are the natural result of being in

an uncomfortable situation.• Tell yourself the truth- allow yourself to be upset, worried or

sad. • Get as much information as you can about how or if your

situation will change.• Reach out to others.• Talk with people you can trust about your experiences,

reactions, and feelings. If you have access to a Mentor go to them or consider an Employee Assistance Program.

• Give yourself time to deal with it.• Take the time to grieve the losses that change brings.

Practical approaches – Get on the balconyPAUSE and ask yourself: Why do I feel like this? What am I missing here? What can I do to benefit ‘me’ straight away? Where do I focus my energy? Who can help me? What might be another way of looking at this

change?

Our moments of choiceOur moments of choice““The art of looking at our The art of looking at our thoughts and what produces them”thoughts and what produces them”

““Seeing our seeing”Seeing our seeing”


Your circle of control and moments of Your circle of control and moments of choicechoice

Another way of looking at this: What can I control? What can I influence? What do I need to have on my radar of concern?Moments of choice: Less reactivityLess reactivity Enhance self awarenessEnhance self awareness Notice automatic thoughts and beliefsNotice automatic thoughts and beliefs Enhance focus, awareness and clarityEnhance focus, awareness and clarity Sense of calm, presenceSense of calm, presence Deliberate and purposeful actionDeliberate and purposeful action Seeing from the wholeSeeing from the whole Acceptance of what is outside our Acceptance of what is outside our controlcontrol


Your Circle of controlYour Circle of control


Being solution focused: what can you Being solution focused: what can you do and what do you want to do?do and what do you want to do?

• Solution is more important than the problem

• Vision of a way forward• Proactive• Purposeful• Intentional

Old woman or young lady?


Being solution focusedBeing solution focusedTake a PEEP PEEP at some new MAPSMAPSChange the viewing:• Define the PPreferred outcome• Seek out any EExceptions to the problem• Identify any EExisting resources• Celebrate PProgress made so farChange the doing:• Generate MMultiple options• Remember to AAsk how to rather than why?• Turn PProblems in to platforms for solutions• Use SSmall smart steps


Coping with change: GuidelinesCoping with change: Guidelines Be solution focused. Keep everything in perspective. Develop support relationships at work and home. Define your outcome and identify your strengths and resources. Be Proactive. Take care of yourself. Build self-esteem. Be open and flexible. Keep your "sunny side" up. Take control of your life. Small change can lead to bigger changes. Focus on your desired outcome and future state. Avoid negative energy.

Past Now Future


Tips for coping with changeTips for coping with change Take responsibility for what you can control Accept that some things are out of your control Keep an open mind and ask questions Ask yourself - what does a good ending look like for me? How is the ending I visualised going to be achieved? Think of good examples of change that has worked well Talking about it helps – talk to colleagues, your manager,

relatives, your partner, and friends Go on online check change advice sites Work towards achieving great success out of the change Hard, but remain positive and be proactive Focus on a final good outcome and a new beginning


Identify suitable options…Identify suitable options…• Pulling all of the “understanding yourself” and

“exploring opportunities” information together:

• What are your best options?• What path do you want to take?• What type of role interests you most?• What adverts have sparked your interest?• What training do you need/want to do to be

able to take this path?


Upside of positivityUpside of positivityPositivity widens the span of possibilities you see Positivity puts the breaks on negativity and is a key to resilience Positivity feels good You can increase your positivity Mental and physical health Live longer!


What next?What next?

• Reflect on where you are in the change curve– what can you do to help yourself move through it?– What coping strategies are you going to use over the

next few months

• Review your responses to the “understanding yourself” section – what more do you need to consider or think about?

• Explore more opportunities, to get a greater picture of what might be out there!


Yes, we can all overcome change…Yes, we can all overcome change…

“Sometimes, a change that pushes us to the wall gives us the momentum necessary to get over the wall and see the great possibilities that are on the other side!”

"You're stronger than you seem, braver than you "You're stronger than you seem, braver than you believe, and smarter than you think."believe, and smarter than you think."


Coping with change: BooksCoping with change: Books• The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People

Change Their Organizations, by John P. Kotter and Dan S. Cohen.

• Dealing With Change by Bonnie Messer• Who Moved My Cheese? by Dr. Johnson • Managing change and transition by Richard Luecke• Successfully Managing Change in Organizations: The Workb

ook by Stephen J. Thomas

• Strategies for Successful Career Change: Finding Your Very Best ...by Martha E. Mangelsdorf

• The Change Cycle: How People Can Survive and Thrive in ...by Ann Salerno

• What Color Is Your Parachute? 2011:A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers by Richard Nelson BollesBy Catherine AdenleCatherine Adenle


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