In the midst of challenge, sometimes we tend to panic and make rash unnecessary decisions. Challenges come in many forms, such as managing large budgets, logistics, or just being a professional. If you are a professional or new leader, expect to have some challenges. It comes with the territory. With that in mind, every challenge that comes along is not meant for you to acquiesce or cave in to the whims of the problem.
Changes are taxing. Every time a change, desired or not, is introduced to the body it takes a toll on the organization reducing energy and morale. It takes energy to change and can require a 180 in our habits.
There are times that you must make changes and not be scared to do it. For example, a new trend in the market or economic challenges can be good reasons to make changes. However even with those changes I believe that you need to make sure that the change is worth the cost. Constant change, unnecessarily, makes you look like you are uncertain and injures the team’s morale. I suggest you evaluate the situation before making changes you think you need. Don’t make changes because you are anxious. If you have made the assessment and determined the change is needed, then at least you can rest easy knowing it was for the continued purpose of the organization.
A friend of mine shared an experience she had at her job where a recently promoted manager made changes to already functioning system. The manager was recently promoted and apparently felt like she had to make changes to an existing successful system.
Everyone wants to seem like they are on top of things, but this change was totally unnecessary. Inexperience and fear can sometimes make us do the unnecessary. That’s why it’s important to assess what the real needs are going forward. In this situation an assessment would have revealed that there was a working process and no need to change at that time. Leadership requires that you know the difference.
That’s why it’s important to be patient and assess what the real needs of the organization are. In this situation it cost them two employees. Hmmm, how much is it to retrain and find a qualified replacement?
Obstacles and high hurdles come with the territory of being a professional. Expect it! Your challenges reveal what you are made of. Exercise patience and see what’s going on before you make changes.
As stated above, changes are taxing. Every time a change, desired or not, is introduced to the body it can take a toll on the employee’s morale. It takes energy to change and can require some new habits. Before you rush to conclusion, consider the fact that an assessment first, may prevent you from taxing something that doesn’t need to be touched.
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