How to Help Employees Buy in to Change
Change is a fact of life. When something is not working, or a better option is available, change is necessary, beneficial and sometimes even exhilarating. Unfortunately, it is rarely easy.
Think back to when you last changed jobs, had to learn a new technology system, got transferred, went through a merger/acquisition, or simply moved your office. If you are like most people, you experienced anxiety and a sense of disorientation as you said goodbye to the old way of life.
Human resource professionals and other leaders can help their organization adapt to change by remembering that change and transition go hand in hand. “Change” is an event, but transition is a psychological process by which people adapt to the change.Transitions take time and a successful journey through the stages of transition requires corporate and individual commitment, not just compliance.