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I see change as necessary for us to understand
that life is not boring. There are so many things to explore and with change,
we can unleash our full potentials and discover bizarre but exciting things
that will keep us evolving and flourishing. Without change, it will be
impossible for us to stir innovation. Like a butterfly that is undergoing a
metamorphosis, human beings also need to transform to become better than ever.
As professionals and leaders in our individual
organizations, we should not be hesitant and reluctant in embracing change
because it helps us unravel the mysteries of life and it measures versatility
and resilience when facing unexpected adversities and setbacks that come along
the way. Thus, when we desire to achieve our organizational goals, we should
always be ready to manage disruptions.
Change is needed when growth is already not
happening because of passiveness and pessimism. It always exists because it is
not meant to degrade or destroy you, but it enables you to achieve better
opportunities in life. When we desire something to happen for ourselves, we
should always be ready to face commotions or distractions that test our
capability to endure the hardships and think about what needs to be done to
solve the problem.
When it comes to leadership, disruptions always
happen in every organization. Leaders constantly face change and through
flexibility and fortitude, they can find ways to get out of a labyrinth.
Without change, an organization will remain stagnant. It will not boom and
bloom. When a leader is resistant to change, he/she possibly doesn’t want to
improve. He/she only settles for less. When a leader is proactive in facing and
handling change, it will create a positive impact on his/her subordinates,
leading them to think and accept that change is vital for them to effectively
recalibrate, reinvent, and embrace new paradigms that will solidify the
organization amidst challenges and will enable them to collaborate to achieve their
common goals.
What needs to be changed? Sometimes, it’s the
leadership style that will depend on a specific situation or predicament.
Sometimes, it’s the perception of the leader towards leadership because it’s
always important to become a servant leader, not a bossy dictator. Sometimes,
it’s the plan because there are always disruptions that make a plan irrelevant
and we can always bounce back and try other options. Sometimes, it’s the worker
because whether we like it or not, if he/she is the evil extra baggage who
never exerts effort to change and the one who could be the cause for the
organization’s downfall, we have to set him/her free. Sometimes, it’s changing
that needs to be changed because we need to assess first what will be the
consequences of our actions to lessen the damage or dodge it as much as
possible.
When change happens, there are only two possible
outcomes that come after it. It could break or make you and the people around
you. Who will be involved? As I have said, it's you and the people around you.
There are also instances that there are unforeseen individuals who will come
along the way which will help you or worsen the situation.
In an organization, change will always be felt
by all but sometimes, only a few will care or will acknowledge how significant
change is. Thus, it is very important for a leader to enlighten his or her subordinates
about the real beauty of change. They need to realize that life isn't always
sugar, spice, and everything nice. There are times that they need to face the
panic zone and conquer it to experience learning and growing.
Change can successfully be managed when you are
thriving. When you have the vitality and the determination to learn, you can
always adapt to change and even take advantage of it. You just need to
acknowledge the various enablers that will help you manage changes or
disruptions. These enablers could be positivity or proactiveness, psychological
flexibility, drive to learn, sense of religiosity, social capability, support
from colleagues and significant others, and ability to face adversities. With
these enablers, we can surely find the light at the end of the tunnel.
