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Navigating Change
“An organization that is changing more slowly than its environment will not be around very
long.” Jack Welch
Change is a fact of life at work. ... Here at MSU, change
results from both external pressures and internal initiatives. ...
Managers and supervisors play a critical role in managing change, while at the same
time maintaining unit effectiveness. ... A transition is needed for change to take hold, and has three phases:
1) letting go of the old, 2) a neutral time with limited grasp or support for the change and
likely resistance, and 3) acceptance of the change.
Resistance is evidence that people feel the change. ... There are steps managers can take to reduce resistance and build employees’
capacity not only for surviving, but also thriving during change. They include
recognizing that:
• A change in any area (e. ...
Take the time to consider who will be affected and involve them in as much of
the change planning process as possible.
• People accept change differently and need to be lead differently, i.
Approximate Word count = 804 Approximate Pages = 3.2 (250 words per page double spaced)
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