Over 25 years ago, Charles Handy wrote a book, The Age of Unreason. Its relevance today is still undeniable. The message continues to be both profound and prophetic.
Handy’s opening remarks state, “We can and should be in charge of our own destinies in a time of change.” With that backdrop, we will focus on all aspects of change and change management. We need to recognize change as a constant part of our ‘new normal,' not as an isolated event. It’s here, it’s all around us, and it’s not going away.
Today, as leaders, managers, and employees, we must understand the disturbances that change will cause. We will discuss how to deal with change as part of our jobs and everyday lives. Learning to deal with change and managing change is everyone’s responsibility. You are “the levers of change.”
Change is a very broadly defined word. For our purposes, we need to clarify and define our change terminology. Direct from Charles Handy are three key concepts that are basic to understanding change in our world:
What is The New Normal?
We are now living in the midst of discontinuous change, which is both confusing and disturbing. Let’s figure out how to shape and control our future positively. To survive, we must learn to use change instead of reacting to it. Ignoring change is no longer an option!
We invite you to schedule a needs assessment if you or your company are looking for ways to manage change. Remember, the age of unreason is here, so be sure you are ahead of the curve.