Are You Ready for Change?
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by Gina Abudi
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Maybe the better question is, is anyone ever ready for change? We experiencing change in our lives regularly – whether it is work-related change or change in our personal life. Some change we drive ourselves and therefore we are ready. Other change may not be by our choice or may happen sooner than we prefer it to. In these cases, we may not be ready and, rather, may balk against that change.
People who are ready for change, or better prepared for change when they are faced with the prospect of it, have these characteristics:
- Passion. They are engaged in what they are involved in and strive for improvement. They believe much is possible.
- Optimism. They see opportunities rather than problems. They have a positive outlook overall.
- Love challenges. Challenges are exciting! They are something to conquer rather than something to run from. They will take calculated risks to find a better way.
- Resiliency. They can adapt and will bounce back from adversity. They expect that mistakes will happen and make corrections and move on. They have a goal and they are going to achieve it.
- Confidence. They are confident in their skills and knowledge and their ability to learn new things. They see a problem and are confident they can resolve it.
How about you? Are you ready for change? If you aren’t immersed in it now; it’s coming! We can always count on change.
Posted on: April 28, 2018 06:49 AM |
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I embrace change; it keeps life and work exciting.
Tamer Zeyad Sadiq
Assistant Cost Manager| Turner & Townsend
Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
Change is invitable in our life!! We should manage a change in a proper way!!!
Change is the only constant in our lives and therefore one should be prepared to face it as it happens whether in professional or personal spaces.
Adding to the points in the article, one has to have the ability to move out of comfort zone when required.
Thanks for sharing Gina!!
Rami Kaibni
Community Champion
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates
New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
I am always ready for a change. Change is always good and depends how you look at it. Good points Gina.
Anish Abraham
Privacy Program Manager| University of Washington
Auburn, Wa, United States
Change is always exciting, thanks for sharing Gina.
Cheikh FAYE
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Expert, CEO and owner| Eurêka Technologies
Dakar, Senegal
Change and evolution are inherent to life are two of their most permanent characteristics. Thanks Gina for sharing this wonderful insight.
Vincent Guerard
Coach - Trainer - Speaker - Advisor| Freelance
Mont-Royal, Quebec, Canada
Love change, most time the outcome is positive by itself in other case it open opportunities.
Henry Hattenrath
Project Consultant| Tectonic Engineering MSA LLC
New York, Ny, United States
Gina
Thank you for describing the characteristics of persons that are ready to handle change.
Henry
Kevin Coleman
Subject Matter Expert, Author, Speaker and Strategic Advisor| - Insights
Pa, United States
The magnitude of impact emerging technologies will have will go well beyond change!!
I've found self-confidence and resilience to be the most important characteristics. Sure, passion, optimism, and loving challenges do help - without a doubt - but they would must-haves.
And, therefore, one aspect I would like to add to this excellent list is that of understanding the value of the change. Understanding why the change matters. Understanding the trade-offs between short-term inconvenience and long-term advantages.
Having this understanding - while being confident in flourishing in whichever version of the brave new world one is embarking upon - is critical to the fruition of any transformation exercise.
Gina Abudi
President| Abudi Consulting LLC
Amherst, Nh, United States
I absolutely agree re: understanding the value of change, Karan Shah. I tell individuals who don't understand the why (value/benefits) - to go find out! Ask the question! Thanks for your thoughts!
Daniel Silva
Data Project Manager| Infor
Rio De Janeiro, Rj, Brazil
I agree 100% with you. Changes, in my point of view, are amazing. Exactly two moths ago 06/06, I moved to Portugal. And, in two weeks, I rented a house and I found a new job. And how did I make it happen? With passion, optimism, faith, resilience, confidence and applying Project Management skills in my personal life. Best regards, Daniel Carneiro.
Gina Abudi
President| Abudi Consulting LLC
Amherst, Nh, United States
I agree, Daniel Silva! I often use project management skills in my personal life to accomplish larger goals. Thanks for sharing!
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