Seizing opportunities during Organisational Change Joanne Irvine libertas consultancy

Managing Transitions ‘It’s not the change that causes the problem- it’s the transition’ Bridges circa 1994

Change is inevitable Shock and denial- bargaining Anger and blame Sadness/Depression/Acceptance Creativity Vision for the future Testing for purpose Commitment/Integration and Action The Transition Curve – Dr Elizabeth Kubler-Ross combined with the work of William Bridges on Transition

Do you know what’s changing? Have you been consulted? –shared vision Do you have a voice? Where is the power? How can you get access to decision makers? Where do you fit in?

Do you understand the need for change? Think about it?

What are the choices? Wait for it to happen Get involved Look at alternative options Ask yourself what do you really want?

Managing the stages of Transition Define what is over and what isn’t Mark the endings Treat the past with respect Acknowledge the losses openly and Sympathetically Give people information Don’t drag it out

Dealing with Change tips Talk to each other Be flexible See the bigger picture Look for opportunities Look forward Invest in yourself