{"id":7008,"date":"2021-06-28T13:06:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T11:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simdustry.de\/?p=7008"},"modified":"2021-07-14T17:24:13","modified_gmt":"2021-07-14T15:24:13","slug":"how-to-benefit-from-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simdustry.de\/en\/2021\/06\/28\/how-to-benefit-from-change\/","title":{"rendered":"How to benefit from change"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Hero Section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#212529&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;rgba(33,37,41,0.59)&#8221; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;#212529&#8243; background_color_gradient_overlays_image=&#8221;on&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/change1.jpg&#8221; background_position=&#8221;bottom_center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;100px|0px|100px|0px|false|false&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Accepts Payment everywhere&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;100px||100px||true|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|300|||||||&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;45px&#8221; header_line_height=&#8221;1.3em&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;40px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_4_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_4_font_size=&#8221;25px&#8221; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; header_text_align_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_text_align_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; header_text_align_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;34px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; text_orientation_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_orientation_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; text_orientation_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>How to benefit from change &#8211; the perfect change mindset <\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Our Services&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#212529&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_orientation_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_orientation_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; text_orientation_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Change never seems natural. Mostly, we repel it and want to stay where we are (in our comfort zone). Especially in these times change seems to be everywhere. So what can we do? Repel it or embrace it? We asked Debbie Craig, the author of the book<br \/> &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/catalystconsulting.co.za\/power-up8\/\"><em>PowerUp8: Discover the 8 Critical Capabilities to Navigate an Unpredictable World<\/em><strong><em><\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u201c how she handles change. Her perspective on this topic can help us a lot to remain calm and take advantage of hard times.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/speechbubbleblau.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Hey Debbie, thanks a lot for accepting this interview request. So, we would like to start with a interesting question: Which thoughts help you most to embrace change?<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/speechbubbleorange.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]Thanks a lot for the invitation! So, there are some sentences which help me to stay focused when it comes to situations which are changing constantly. These are:<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Change is necessary for growth and survival<\/li>\n<li>I love the adventure of change<\/li>\n<li>If it\u2019s to be it\u2019s up to me<\/li>\n<li>I am capable and resourceful when dealing with unexpected change<\/li>\n<li>Our attitude determines our altitude<\/li>\n<li>We can make this work if we are agile and adapt<\/li>\n<li>\u201cBe the change that you wish to see in the world\u201d &#8211; Gandhi<\/li>\n<li>\u201cChange will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we&#8217;ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.\u201d &#8211; Barack Obama<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/speechbubbleblau.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]Do you have techniques and tools that make it easier for you to deal with change? [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/speechbubbleorange.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]Sure, there are some I use very often. These routines and techniques help me to stay focused and to overcome negativity:<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Morning meditation \u2013 setting up my day in my subconscious mind, using Alpha brain wave state \u2013 how I will respond to any challenges or opportunities that may arrive<\/li>\n<li>Empowering affirmations and quotes \u2013 as above \u2013 place up on the wall or screen saver<\/li>\n<li>Brainstorming ideas &#8211; how to respond to change with a good friend or coach<\/li>\n<li>Journaling \u2013 at the end of the day, to check in to see how I am feeling, how did I think and respond today and what can I do differently tomorrow<\/li>\n<li>Managing stress \u2013 making time to reflect, exercise, work in the garden, do yoga or other stress releasing activities <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/quote.png&#8221; image_max_width=&#8221;30%&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||30px||false|false&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e2e2e2&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; box_shadow_horizontal=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;5px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;20px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#012e57&#8243; box_shadow_position=&#8221;inner&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI can&#8217;t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.\u201d<br \/> &#8211; Jimmy Dean<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/speechbubbleblau.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]What makes more sense: reacting to change or actively initiating change?[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/speechbubbleorange.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]If you can be proactive and initiate change, then when you are in charge, you have more options, more time and more ideas to navigate the change.<\/p>\n<p>When change happens unexpectedly (e.g. Covid) then it is important to adopt the right mindset or attitude toward the change or the person\/organisation creating the change, and look for the possibilities and opportunities rather than what you are losing and how you are stressing or suffering.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/speechbubbleblau.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]How can we overcome fears and doubts when it comes to change? [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/speechbubbleorange.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The biggest thing is to believe in yourself and your ability to handle anything that comes your way.<\/p>\n<p>Know that F.E.A.R. is often <strong>F<\/strong>ast <strong>E<\/strong>vidence <strong>A<\/strong>ppearing <strong>R<\/strong>eal.<\/p>\n<p>Get more valid information (not fake news or opinions). Then build your internal dialogue for empowering beliefs and affirmations about the change and about yourself to give you more energy for dealing with the change (see above). Lastly, surround yourself with people that are optimists and possibility thinkers and supporters, so that you can uplift your energy and discover creative approaches to managing change that can work for you in the long-term.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/change2.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;change2&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;40%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/speechbubbleblau.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]When it comes to change: what are the most central fears that employees face?[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/speechbubbleorange.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Fear is a natural part of our psychology and survival instincts \u2013 our in-built fight, flight or freeze brain response.<\/p>\n<p>In times of unexpected and continuous change FEAR can be debilitating and stem from mul-tiple sources \u2013 usually associated with loss of some sort\u2026 loss of status, income, belonging, health, love, life, failure, humiliation &#8230; even success.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on core stress triggers you may be motived differently and have different fears. According to neuroleadership expert David Rock, we have 5 main threat responses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Status<\/li>\n<li>Certainty<\/li>\n<li>Autonomy<\/li>\n<li>Relatedness<\/li>\n<li>Fairness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>=&gt; SCARF<\/p>\n<p>If any of these are threatened by change we go into the threat response.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/speechbubbleblau.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]How can we support a healthy change mentally? [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/speechbubbleorange.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]It helps to prepare ourselves and others for change and to build both our confidence in ability to deal with change AND our capabilities and skills that we may need to navigate the change e.g. learning new technology, interviewing skills, influencing skills, emotional intelligence, stress management and even being an entrepreneur to start your own business when employment is affected.<br \/>\nIf you are ready, relevant and resilient for change, then you are more likely to maintain a healthy mind, emotions and body for persevering through the change.<br \/>\nIn my new book PowerUp8 we unpack 8 Capabilities to navigate an unpredictable future. These are Curiosity, Creativity, Courage, Change Navigator, Conscious, Critical thinker, Collaborator, Contributor.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/quote.png&#8221; image_max_width=&#8221;30%&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||30px||false|false&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; border_color_left=&#8221;#e2e2e2&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; box_shadow_horizontal=&#8221;0px&#8221; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;5px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;20px&#8221; box_shadow_color=&#8221;#012e57&#8243; box_shadow_position=&#8221;inner&#8221;]\u201cThe secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new\u201d<br \/>\n&#8211; Socrates[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/speechbubbleblau.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]From your experience: What are the biggest challenges when it comes to change initiatives?[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/speechbubbleorange.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Often a change initiative comes from outside or higher up in the organisation and there isnt sufficient time spent gaining input and buy-in from the people affected by the change . e.g. restructuring, customer demands, new technology, new value system.<\/p>\n<p>This often leads to a lack of clarity and sense of urgency for the change. People will stay in their known comfort zone for as long as possible unless motivated or forced to change.<\/p>\n<p>There is also often different ideas on how the change should be managed leading to lots of conflict and waste of time and money as power dynamics play out. Finally there is often a lack of understanding of the impact of change and who and how it might affect people and what they need to make the change (purpose, knowledge, skills, motivation).<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/speechbubbleblau.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]What change initiatives do you recommend for companies?[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/speechbubbleorange.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]Enable people at different levels how to manage personal and organisational change with the toolkits they need when the change comes:<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Leaders of self &#8211; build resilience, confidence, teamwork and key skills<\/li>\n<li>Leaders of others \u2013 build understanding and skills in change impact, stakeholder management, change planning, communication and leading change<\/li>\n<li>Leaders of leaders \u2013 build understanding and skills in strategic and systemic change processes and how to build organisational readiness for change<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]What are the 3 biggest mistakes a) of organizations and b) of team leaders when they want to initiate change?[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/speechbubbleorange.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Lack of planning for change \u2013 and identifying the impact on specific groups<\/li>\n<li>Lack of communicating in time \u2013 holding back for lack of full info as the change unfolds<\/li>\n<li>Not building readiness for change \u2013 the confidence, mindsets and skills needed to adapt to any change personally or professionally \u2013 and tools to manage stress differently<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>When we understand, identify, empathise, plan for, communicate and build capacity for change, then change can be a lot smoother and less painful<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221;][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/speechbubbleblau.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]When it comes to change: how important is trust? How can a leader build up trust? [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb image=&#8221;https:\/\/simdustry.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/speechbubbleorange.png&#8221; icon_placement=&#8221;left&#8221; content_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; body_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; body_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_phone=&#8221;&#8221; body_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]Trust is the bedrock of a successful change process and will determine the speed of the change and the transition back to full speed, full engagment and full performance.<br \/>\nOften trust is broken when leaders are perceived to be holding back, not transparent, not authentic and not communicating regularly and often (even if it is to tell people what you dont know yet).<br \/>\nTrust includes having the courage to be vulnerable and talk about your own struggles and uncertainties in a way that still shows strength and leadership that we will figure it out as a team. [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.8&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.0&#8243; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat||||||||&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; header_3_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_text_color=&#8221;#f9f9f9&#8243; header_3_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; text_orientation_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; text_orientation_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; text_orientation_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Thanks a lot, Debbie Craig, for taking the time for this Interview. Your thoughts and your perspective can help a lot, when it comes to establishing a change mindset.<\/p>\n<p>For everyone who is interested in Debbie\u00b4s work: Please find here her book \u201e PowerUp8: Discover the 8 Critical Capabilities to Navigate an Unpredictable World\u201c <a href=\"https:\/\/catalystconsulting.co.za\/power-up8\/\">here<\/a> or visit her website <a href=\"https:\/\/catalystconsulting.co.za\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We hope the interview could give you some ideas and inspiration to better deal with change. If you need professional support for your change initiative, please do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail or phone.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Change never seems natural. Mostly, we repel it and want to stay where we are (in our comfort zone). Especially in these times change seems to be everywhere. So what can we do? 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