change management 2014
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How to cope with & manage change?TRANSCRIPT
Change management
Dr. Mohammad Said
Adwia pharmaceutical company
Outline
I. How to look at a change?
II. How to cope and succeed in that change?
- Direction. - Strengths.
- Communication. - Learning.
- Responsibility. - Contribution.
Why worry about change?
• Change can be disorienting & a cause for stress, probably because:
- We are used to our environment as we know it.
- With an established routine, we don't have to take risks!
• Change is the only constant. Hanging on is the sin.
Denise McCluggage
• Change brings opportunity.
Nido Qubein
Change is a fact of today's life
• Organizations change in response to the evolving needs of its environment and customers.
• The pace of change becomes faster because of advances in communication and digital technologies.
• Organizations and its people must make changes swiftly; cooperating rather than resisting it.
Benefits brought by change
• New opportunities.
• New experiences, enriching your career path.
• New skills and habits.
• New relations.
• New start.
How to cope with,& manage change?
Decide on your direction
When things around you are in a state of flux, maintain your direction
Decide on your direction
When things around you are in a state of flux, don’t ever lose your compass
• Know your values & skills, and put long term career objectives.
• Put SMART short term relevant objectives.
• Don’t pull back.
Know your strengths
• Count and concentrate on them.
• Build on your skills.
• Think how your strengths would lead you to success.
• Leave the bad habits that inhibitedyour effectiveness.
Communicate
Coping with change depends largely on ourability to listen and understand each other
• Create a culture of open & healthy communication, allowing for:
- Team work. - Active listening.
- Innovation. - Sharing ideas.
- Learning from mistakes.
Stay in school
• Learn & enrich your work experience.
• Upgrade your knowledge and skills (feedback, books, internet, training, …).
• Keep improving your work habits; response time, quality, performance,…
Strive to be the best at what you do
Behave like you are in a business for yourself
• Take responsibility.
• Be a problem solver, not a finger pointer.
• Act as a service center.
Build a reputation about that
Ask yourself:How can I contribute?
• Decide your role in your department or company’s success.
• Think about the match between your strengths and the business needs.
Make a difference and leave a legacy
Take away message
• Change became the norm, and can bring opportunities.
• Know ur direction.
• Build on ur strengths.
• Communicate.
• Learn.
• Be responsible.
• Make a difference.
Thanks