15 Prepare for Change

Articulate a vision for your employees and you help them appreciate their role in contributing to the organization’s success. That’s especially important during times of change.

By defining a new direction to move forward, you reassure employees of the benefits of change. You shouldn’t have to do this alone. Ideally, your senior management should already know why change will enhance the organization—and give you talking points, which you in turn should pass along to your staff. You can thus become a champion of change by spreading the gospel from above and endorsing it with your own brand of enthusiasm.

If you’re left adrift to help your team weather change on its own, don’t despair. Identify the advantages of change from ...

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