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There are many reasons you need to consider preparing your team for change in the workplace. Not only will a changing workforce affect your management team, other employees, and the end users of your products or services, it will affect the incoming workers within your company’s ecosystem. But adapting to change in the workforce doesn’t have to be complicated. Here are five ways you can prepare your company for change.
Stay Positive
The most important thing you can do to help your team transition through a major change is to stay positive. This is a simple way you can lead by example. By expressing positivity to the team, you will help them work through the change themselves. If they see you angry or negative about the change, they are less likely to accept and work with the new processes.
Accept Change
To do this, you need to accept the change as well. Don’t focus on the way things have always been done, recognize there are new and different ways to accomplish the same tasks. When you accept the change is better for your organization, your team will respond in kind. Change is constant and it can help you engage with your job.
Stay Connected
It is okay to stay connected with your past. In the case of the workplace, don’t let your previous connections go. Stay in touch with former employees and co–workers. It can help you stay grounded as you see how their careers have changed and grown. It’s also possible a past connection could help you with a big change in the future.
Focus on Communication
As change is happening, don’t stay quiet. Talk to your team and focus on communication. Information is power, and the more everyone knows about what’s happening, the more empowered they’ll be. Be available to answer questions and ask your own questions to ensure everyone has as much information as possible.
Learn New Things
When faced with change in your workforce, take an inventory. What new things can you learn that will help you stay positive, focused and productive. Then, take the time to learn them. Don’t avoid learning new skills just because you’re comfortable with the way you’ve always done things before. When you learn new things, your team will respond in kind.
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