Governors Round Table 2019: Strong Roots, Strong Regions   Change Management Stephanie Smith Immediate Past Northwestern Region Governor © Soroptimist International of the Americas, Inc. ®

Change Management “You cannot be the same, think the same, and act the same if you hope to be successful in a world that does not remain the same.” – John Maxwell LeaderShift

Change Management "Be the change you want to see in the world." – Mahatma Gandhi "If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." - Maya Angelou "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got." - Anonymous

Change Management

Change Management LOVE IT…. Dive into the garden AVOID IT…. Don’t like digging in the dirt NO FEELING…. Just looking at the garden

Change Management Typically tied to an “event” Leadership addresses the “event” The CHANGE Discussion, Research, Impact

Change Management Why this change? Why now? What will be gained? What impact will this have on the clubs, members, community, organization, etc.? What is the timeline?

Change Management Resistance is natural Reactions are normal and different Represents loss Move backwards and forwards

Change Management Gather your thoughts In your table groups: Share a change you agreed with and one you did not agree with Select one to share with the larger group

Change Management Having the conversation: Factually state the nature of the “change” Explain why the change is needed Share the benefits Share potential impact – positive and negative

You have 8 minutes Change Management Partner with your Governor/Governor Elect Using the “Having the Conversation” steps walk thru your challenges You have 8 minutes

Change Management Having the conversation: Factually state the nature of the “change” Explain why the change is needed Share the benefits Share potential impact – positive and negative

Change Management “You cannot be the same, think the same, and act the same if you hope to be successful in a world that does not remain the same.” – John Maxwell Leadershift