Leading Change in a Changing Environment

Leading change in today's environment is almost common place. The leaders that are able to make these changes while increasing productivity, keeping employee and customer satisfaction high, while reducing expenses is the manager with good leadership skills.

I have been a part of a changing environment ever since I was young when my father was in the military and we were forced to move every few years.

I went on to also be a part of the military in the United State Marine Corps and then onto a major corporation, that prepared me for change as well.

The one common component in change is the fear of it, unless you personally decided on it.

Information and participation are the keys to bringing everyone on board for change.

Not telling everyone this is the direction we are going, but more importantly leading them into that direction so that they are a part of the decision to change. This helps to eliminate the fear and gives them the responsibility for making the change successful.

This is the key for any change no matter what the circumstances are, or how poor the company's situation is.

The one exception of course would be for layoffs. When I talk about involving the employees I am speaking of those that will be there after the change.

It is amazing how much more effective everyone is when they are part of the decision and have been fully informed.

Thank you!

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