I train leaders who are at a point where the old stuff they’ve done isn’t working as well as they’d like and they’re looking to build self-awareness and make some changes. There are many different ways of defining change in the workplace and it’s up to each person to decide what will work for him or her. For some people it means building stronger teams or improving communication, for others it is making slight management changes or developing a plan.
There’s no right or wrong when it comes to changing your workplace, the idea is just to take some kind of action. You call the shots and you get to choose what you want to do. Here are some ideas to help you figure out how to build self-awareness and increase your likelihood of success.
Start Small
It’s much easier to start with small actions rather than trying to take on too much and becoming frustrated.
Be Concrete
Think about what you want to accomplish and then take small actions toward that goal.
Be Consistent
Keep doing things on an ongoing basis and make that routine part of your workplace.
Have Patience
Change doesn’t happen overnight, it takes continuous action over time and allowing time for the changes to take hold.
Celebrate
Enjoy the ride as your move toward your goals. Pat yourself on the back for a job well done and do the same for others.
Try these ideas as a practical way to think about change at work. Modify them to fit your particular goals. The whole point to thinking about these concepts is that change is natural and within your grasp. You have the ability to consciously move in any direction you decide to when you choose to take action.
What will you do to develop self-awareness and welcome change in your workplace?
Cheers,
Guy