How To Manage Change Effectively In The Workplace

Employees rarely enjoy change, but in a modern world it is inevitable. We must change as a reaction to the changes of an outside entity or as a way of improving a business. A team that is not fluid and open to change, new products and new procedures is a team that will be the downfall of a business. It is important to recognise that changes can not be implemented by sending a group email to your staff and hoping for the best. Changes may affect an employee's work life and possibly their personal life, (for example, a location change,) and should be dealt with thoroughly and sensitively. A manager must ensure that change is accepted and implemented by a confident and competent workforce. This means that staff must be aware of the change and the reasons behind it as well as fully informed and trained on what the change means to them. Remember, change must always increase your team's confidence in you as a manager rather than bringing your abilities as a manager into question, thus creating unrest and a lack of trust.

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