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Leadership Lesson 4
Leadership Lesson 4
Leadership Lesson 4
Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 3 In this Lesson................................................................................................................................. 3 Definition of Change ..................................................................................................................... 3 Examples of Change ..................................................................................................................... 3 Response to Change ..................................................................................................................... 4 The Phases of Change .................................................................................................................. 4 The Phases of Change: Denial ..................................................................................................... 4 The Phases of Change: Resistance............................................................................................. 5 The Phases of Change: Exploration............................................................................................ 5 The Phases of Change: Commitment.......................................................................................... 6 Barriers and Resistance to Change............................................................................................. 6 Successful Change ....................................................................................................................... 6 Steps to Successful Change ........................................................................................................ 7 A VICTORY ..................................................................................................................................... 7 Review Exercises .......................................................................................................................... 8 Summary ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Introduction
Welcome to the lesson Acknowledging Change. Many of us tend to resist change. Many of us are comfortable with the known and uncomfortable with the unknown. We can all agree change is inevitable, so we need to learn to live with it rather than against it. This lesson is all about change. Were going to discuss change and how we deal with it.
In this Lesson
This lesson explains the different definitions of change, responses to change, four phases of change, barriers and resistance to change, and required to successfully change.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to: Definechange. Discuss and relate the phases of resistance to change to personal experiences. Discuss strategies to overcome resistance to change.
Definition of Change
Click on the dictionary for a definition of change.
Examples of Change
Some changes are personal things that happen to each of us personally. Some examples of personal change include graduation from school, getting married, loss of a loved one, unexpected financial gain or loss, changing jobs, or moving. Some changes are organizational changes that happen within any organization. Examples include change in unit or organization command, mergers, buyouts, and closings. And some changes are societal changes that take place within a society. Examples of societal change include changes in government or laws, major catastrophes, politics, crime, or economy.
Change can be perceived as both good and bad. Change can be perceived as good because it keeps us fresh, from getting stale doing the same old thing all the time, and because if we dont like something it will change eventually. Change can be perceived as bad when its something we dont like or werent expecting.
Response to Change
How we react to change can depend on whether we have planned for the change or if we have to suddenly react to change. There are two basic ways individuals handle change.
Change Master The Change Master recognizes, is prepared for, and accepts change as an opportunity to improve or move forward in another direction.
Change Victim The Change Victim is often unprepared and overwhelmed by change. Change Victims have lost their sense of security and control and may become hostile, negative, or completely passive.
Seek information and accept the fact that the change is inevitable, and think realistically about the future.
Recognize that you are resisting change and try to find positive ways to approach the change.
Accept the change and spend you energy looking at ways to confront it and solve it.
Successful Change
Managing change means planning, realizing, controlling, and finally stabilizing the change in your life. Once you do, you have become a successful Change Master. Those who have learned to be successful Change Masters have some secrets to their success. Change Masters demonstrate some similar change management strategies:
They first have a commitment to succeed whether it is in their careers, their marriages, or in their personal growth. They feel that change should be viewed as an opportunity. They network, seeking help from family, friends, and coworkers, and also offer help to those around them. They try to recognize and focus on situations they can influence and control, and let go of those they cant. They possess an overall feeling of optimism and challenge and resist limiting, pessimistic thoughts and actions.
A VICTORY
Keep in mind some key factors to successfully adapt to change. Be a Change Master by focusing your attention on A VICTORY. Click on each letter in the acronym to see what that letter stands for.
Ability - Are the resources and capabilities available? Values - Do your values support the change? Idea / Information - Is the idea and information about the change understood? Circumstances - What factors affect the change? Timing - Are you ready for the change? Obligation - Are you ready and committed? Resistance - How can you overcome resistance to the change? Yield - What are the benefits and outcome of the change?
Review Exercises
1. What are some of the definitions of change? Click all that apply. a. A difference in routine b. A transformation c. A substitution of something for another d. A decision to remain true to ones self
2. Which type of event is a form of personal change? a. Loss of a loved one b. Reorganization of a unit c. Increase in crime
3. Which phase of change does the following description best define?: Reality sinks in and unpleasant emotions and actions may result a. b. c. d. Denial Resistance Exploration Commitment
4. What are some of the barriers and resistance to change? Click all that apply. a. Uncertainty b. Fear of the unknown c. Feelings of loss d. Mistrust of new ideas e. New opportunities
5. Which is the last step in the process of successful change? a. Seek support, knowledge, or resources to improve the situation b. Evaluate the plan for future use c. Follow through the implementation of the change plan d. Evaluate the plan for future use
Summary
Congratulations! This completes the lesson Acknowledging Change. In this lesson, you learned about the different definitions of change, responses to change, four phases of change, barriers and resistance to change, and required to successfully change.
Definechange. Discuss and relate the phases of resistance to change to personal experiences. Discuss strategies to overcome resistance to change.
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