Change

Mahatma Gandhi said that "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." I remember saying to a friend once that "We must be the people we want our children to be", pretty much the same sentiment. But how do we lead by example in order to implement change? It is not always easy especially if you, as the leader at a particular moment in time don't know exactly where you are going and what others reactions will be when they meet hurdles they believe they cannot overcome. Managing change is about having a structured approach so that you can manage the transition from where you are to where you intend to be. Effective change management requires the engagement and assistance of the people involved and can be defined as follows:

Clarity - making sure all employees are aware that change is going to occur

History - communication of why the change is needed and what will happen if nothing is done

Awareness - of what needs to be done i.e. mapping the journey

Network - implementing a management and resource base to support the journey

Goals - identifying the destination using clear goals and objectives 

Empathy - understanding the impact of the journey on others

CHANGE!