New technologies, hybrid work styles and the speed of information transfer are just a few examples of how change is happening much faster today than it did in the past. This organizational and structural change is so prevalent in thousands of industries that it is even referred to as an organizational "shift".
What is change?
In short, we can think of change as any event that has an impact on what I know and the status quo.
Essentially, many of us react to change in ways that are often based on our own experiences, preconceived notions that we carry with us over time, or the influence of those around us. However, the reactions associated with change are not necessarily negative for everyone. Some people thrive on this change and love the pace. It is possible to be visionary, proactive and energetic in the face of change. Others will experience a form of complacency where change occurs and the individual will tend to "take it in" without making waves. Finally, some will experience this same change with irritability, distress and often a strong impact on their psychological health. This spectrum is wide and specific to each individual. The basis for any employee, manager or decision-maker is obviously to get to know oneself and to ask the question: what is my usual reaction to a period of change in my professional and even personal life? Does this reaction help me or hinder me to live this change well and keep my efficiency?
Living well with change, a step-by-step commitment
Did you know that human beings must deal with more than 60,000 thoughts a day? Yes, yes, 60,000! Of this number, you will be surprised to find that 95% of them are negative. As you probably know, we often tend to focus on these negative thoughts and they keep coming back. Hence the importance of being aware of our thoughts in order to modify them if necessary. It is possible to identify two types of changes: the first is technical, modifiable, interchangeable and the second is human. It is this second aspect that we sometimes have a hard time mastering and controlling. The first good step in dealing with change is to take an "emotional step back" to maintain our objectivity and adopt an effective approach despite the disruptions beyond our control.
When a change occurs, ask yourself these simple but very effective questions to transform your perception of what you are experiencing: What is the opportunity for me? How can I turn this change to my advantage? What will I learn from this change, in relation to my skills? What professional tools am I missing? What resources do I need to make this change work? These solution-focused questions can help you to move through the change and, in this way, tame it with much more enthusiasm and motivation. In other words, this exercise can allow you to take ownership of the situation and adapt it to your advantage in order to live through the changes, remain effective and feel valued in the midst of this continuous change.
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