The Only Constant is Change

Dr. G here. I was speaking with a client of ours today, who was concerned about some pending changes in her organization and what it would do to the community that we had helped them to build among their staff. This conversation reminded me of the many changes that each of us has witnessed and experienced over the past year. The economy has seen radical change, causing adjustment for every business and organization, for every family, and for each individual. The new year often brings changes, and we wonder if our nation will see more changes after having voted on that very platform last year.

The permanence of change in our lives is as true for us in business today as it was for the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus. Every industry faces the constant prospect of changes in technology, regulations, and personnel, which challenge both financial and human resources. For managers and supervisors who are faced with numerous transitions daily, a first step to handling change is to understand the dynamics that characterize it.

According to well-known author and management consultant Kenneth Blanchard, seven elements are present in the face of any workplace change (click here if you’d like to read more about these seven elements). I bring up these elements in this blog entry to ask: How have you experienced and accommodated changes in your life?

Emu Consulting has seen several changes of late, including new course offerings and a new associate, as well as changes brought on by the economy and by more personal transitions. We've found that our own experience, as well as the models and understanding we have of change, help us to manage our own change and to ably serve our clients during their critical times of transition.

As you navigate the turbulent waters of change, let Emu Consulting be your collaborator in guiding you on the journey. Contact us at 303-377-8081 or doug@emuconsulting.com. Wishing you well during these interesting times.