Sep
28

Change Part 4 – Strategies to Win During Change

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The Role of Learning Seeing life as a continuous learning experience plus being prepared to change our attitude and to let go of our proven ‘norms’ will not only help us overcome our fear, it will prepare us to deal with a new reality. Example; how many people for years worried about the cold war.… Continue reading »

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Sep
23

CHANGE (part 2), THE BIGGEST RISK, NON-INVOLVEMENT THROUGH FEAR

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Where does the fear of change come from? The fear of change comes from our natural suspicion of the unknown or of things we don’t understand. As youngsters we develop techniques to protect ourselves and over time we develop our “success formula”. This formula comprises standards of behaviour or perspectives on situations that we learn… Continue reading »

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Sep
19

RESISTANCE TO CHANGE, ITS NOT MY PROBLEM, OR IS IT!

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Change Part 1 The new world is becoming a worrying a scary place for many employees. A large proportion of ‘old economy’ workers who rely on outdated competencies, are finding themselves out in the chilly land of unemployment and at a much younger age. Mergers acquisitions and redundancies are on the increase. In an attempt… Continue reading »

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Dec
08

Change is Inevitable; Winning During Change is Possible – 6 Rules

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1. The first step is to acknowledge that things continually change. Obvious you may say, however many of us seem to believe life is stable, secure, constant and what was (or is) can be maintained into the future. Much of the trouble in the world is caused I suggest by groups that try hard (sometimes… Continue reading »

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Sep
11

Change Management Video 30 Seconds of the Nuts and Bolts

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Well here is a good video to give a quick overview of change management: A well known gurus thoughts on the subject – Ken Blanchard Remember the question everyone is really thinking about is… “whats going to happen to ME”? Ric (orglearn) While you’re here take a look at the free blank resume form! *… Continue reading »

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Jul
24

HOW TO DEAL WITH CHANGE PART THREE – ADAPT AND DEVELOP

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A final six keys to winning during change. Adapt… even in nature (Galapagos Finches) demonstrate that those that have the greatest capability to survive are those that are most adaptable. Develop a broader range of competence. The days of just being the best ‘technician’ (engineer) are long gone. Think… during a restructure would you choose… Continue reading »

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Jul
23

HOW TO DEAL WITH CHANGE PART TWO – OUR CHOICES

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ONE OF OUR MOST IMPORTANT CAREER SUCCESS ATTRIBUTES KNOWING HOW TO DEAL WITH CHANGE Six more keys to winning during change. Do not become part of the “but we’ve always done it this way” group or you will become just another victim… which you must refuse to be. Realize that becoming a ‘victim of circumstances’… Continue reading »

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Jul
22

HOW TO DEAL WITH CHANGE – SOME BASIC PHILOSOPHY

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Change some basic coping (succeeding) philosophy! Six keys to winning during change. Acknowledge that things continually change. Simple and obvious however many will delude themselves into believing life is stable, secure and constant. (Maybe not so much anymore!) Accept that now is the only time you ever really have and live in the present rather… Continue reading »

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