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Today’s Outcomes
Gain a better understanding of change:
What it is
Why it’s necessary
Examples of company’s that did/did not change
Stages of Change
Learn about your personal approach to change
Tips for dealing effectively with change in your lives
Identify ways that your team can navigate successfully
through the coming changes
What is Change?
A few definitions:
o To make something different
o To stop doing one thing and
start doing something different
o Change is something that
presses us out of our comfort
zone.
"Our dilemma is that we hate change and love it at the same time; what we really want is for things to remain the same but get better." --~Sydney J. Harris
Why Change?
Who can build the tallest tower?
GROUND RULES:
Build the tallest tower in 5 minutes
Use only the materials provided on your
table
ALL members of the team must contribute
The winning team members get a prize
How Do You Deal With Change?
• I work best in a high structure
environment
• I feel at my best when working in a
routine
• I appreciate the existing processes and
system and like using it
• Our clients really appreciate the
customization we currently provide
• I’m excited about the changes that will
take place in my area
• I understand and appreciate the
advantages that ONE VISION will
provide
• I look forward to trying out the new
process
• I have ideas for how my team and I
can make it work
Courtesy of Global Network for Exploring, Creating, & Celebrating Change
Process
Innovation
What will these changes bring?
Questions:
What will change for me?
What will stay the same?
What are some benefits of this change?
What could be some challenges?
Ideas for successfully handling the changes
Directions:
Write your responses on your placemat
Each table assign a scribe to write key bullets in each section on the colored paper
Each table assign a reporter who will share with the large group
Tape your colored page to the flip chart “Our Action Plans” as you leave today
Some Tips
for Dealing
with Change…
Recognize that change is inevitable
Choose how you’ll respond to the change
Keep an open mind & positive attitude
Recognize the stages of change & face your
feelings
Communicate your feelings with supportive
people
See the big picture
Own the change in your world
Thank You For Your Commitment
Best Wishes to You!
Natalie Ackerman
Cornerstone Career Consulting
612.382.9032