Change Management

Ray Kazim Rivera, Ph.D.

“Nothing is permanent, but change” (Heraclitus 535–475 BCE, pre-Socratic philosopher) 

 

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change” (Charles Darwin 1809-1882, English biologist and father of the evolution theory)

 “Change is good - you go first”

(Kenneth F Murphy 1955-, former SVP HR of Altria Group and writer)

 

Intrinsic Change change in marital

status health family relocation career or job personal development social activities purchase something

Extrinsic Changes health financial environmental governmental natural disasters technological organizational revolutionary

Organizational Changes Can Cause:

Doubt Confusion Uncertainty Anxiety

Isolation Resistance Lack of Motivation Feelings of Being: - out of control - overwhelmed - unable - without choice

Recognize that change does happen.

Be aware of your surroundings.

Recognize the stages of dealing with change.

Communicate with others (co-workers and leaders of the

organization).

Do a self assessment.

Be flexible.

Continue to do your work.

Be positive in actions and attitude.

Maintain your network.

See the big picture

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” (Tolstoy)

“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” (Gandhi)