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As you accomplish these goals, consider the following suggestions:

Turn change into opportunity for yourself. When it comes to change, it doesn't hurt to think of yourself first because if you don't succeed, those working for you will be left unprepared. It is bad enough to work for a supervisor who is negative about change; it is even worse to work for one who neglects to prepare you for the future.

Communicate the advantages of change. Tell your staff that changing now may save their jobs later. State that the way to protect their retirement pensions in the future is to change to greater profitability now. Communicate this message individually, in staff meetings, and during formal appraisal periods. Prepare your people to anticipate ...

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