The Bridge - March/April 2017 - 10
Managing Change By Dianne Faieta The Leadership and Management Section hosted a meeting titled Managing Change which was facilitated by Dianne Faieta on February 28th. During this meeting, which was more like an introspective workshop, we identified ways to view change as an opportunity, applied a transition model to a current, past or anticipated change and crafted a personal action plan. Here is some wisdom regarding managing change written by Dianne Faieta. If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. -Maya Angelou We neither want to rush nor drag out the process. Once we have used this framework to examine a change- even a past change or "do over"-we can look forward to intentional, conscious transitions in the future. So, start by focusing on an ending. What is/was your first reaction? Can you or did you replace it with other reactions? We need to realize that our first reactions are just that, first reactions, which we will replace as we move along through the process. Here's to becoming more change hardy and enjoying the transition process! Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again. -Mary Anne Radmacher Let these quotes inspire you as you build your change hardiness, thinking about a personal or professional change you're anticipating or currently experiencing. Ask yourself, "What are my primary reactions to this change? What are my hopes as a result of this change?" If a change is a new or different occurrence, a transition is the route we can consciously take to get there. As William Bridges writes in Making Sense of Life's Changes-Transitions we're talking about "a natural process of disorientation and reorientation, marking turning points on paths of growth." Bridges' model takes us through three very important phases as we navigate life's transitions. Ending Something that was is no longer. We need to let go. Neutral Zone As part of this in-between stage we move from the familiar to the less known. New Beginning Here is the start of something new that may include strangeness at first and can provide us growth and satisfaction. 10 Golden Gate Chapter March/April 2017
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