Casual Articles - Accept and Love Change

Only a few things stay constant in life. For me, one example would be my hair follicles. Last year I was bald; this year I am still bald. The Chicago Cubs haven’t been to a World Series in 100 years, so that never changes. Other than that, we live in a state of constant change.

Even Dell Computers is changing. They will now sell computers in retail stores, a marked departure from their previous philosophy. Dell has always been a mail-order and online computer company, with no retail presence. All of their computers are manufactured to your specifications, and it usually takes a few days for the computer to arrive. Now there are more alternatives than acquiring a Dell electronically.

Even billion-dollar companies change course when their performance starts to suffer. Has your company ever been forced to, or elected to make major changes? The experts say that change is good; however, your associates may (probably will) be resistant. Part of “Hitting the Grand Slam” with your associates and motivating and retaining good people is to go about change in the right way. Happy associates stay longer, and lower turnover leads to better financial health.

Here are a few tips for executing change:

•Eliminate uncertainty by communicating with your associates.

Failing to communicate leads to gossip around the water cooler with the resulting loss of productivity. Your associates desire to know what issues and opportunities the company is facing. Honesty is the best policy. Explain how the changes will affect them. That’s what they really want to know. Life is uncertain, employment is uncertain, and every employee needs reassurance that they are not at risk.

•Demonstrate a flair for the dramatic.

How dynamic and persuasive is your company leader? This is the time to shine. I’m not suggesting the pageantry of a Gettysburg address; however, some drama will be helpful. Organize sessions where the leader conveys the reasons for the change. In my past life, I was the President and Owner of a chain of fine wine stores. For many years our customer model was price, service, and selection. One year, due competitive pressures, we decided to raise some prices to achieve higher margins. By convening a meeting and carefully explaining the reasons for the change, we had a much better chance of being successful.

•Motivate by including all levels of the organization.

Skipping Irritating Commercials at the Push of a Button - is the End Nigh for TV Advertising?
TV commercials are without a doubt, the most popular and effective of all mass media advertising forms. Coupled with all kinds of marketing techniques such as catchy jingles and melodies, animation, special effects, as well as injecting humor, makes TV advertising a powerful marketing tool. Testament to this is the existence of the cutthroat commercials industry and exorbitant advertising fees companies are willing to splurge to convince millionways been a mail-order and online computer company, with no retail presence. All of their computers are manufactured to your specifications, and it usually takes a few days for the computer to arrive. Now there are more alternatives than acquiring a Dell electronically.

Even billion-dollar companies change course when their performance starts to suffer. Has your company ever been forced to, or elected to make major changes? The experts say that change is good; however, your associates may (probably will) be resistant. Part of “Hitting the Grand Slam” with your associates and motivating and retaining good people is to go about change in the right way. Happy associates stay longer, and lower turnover leads to better financial health.

Here are a few tips for executing change:

•Eliminate uncertainty by communicating with your associates.

Failing to communicate leads to gossip around the water cooler with the resulting loss of productivity. Your associates desire to know what issues and opportunities the company is facing. Honesty is the best policy. Explain how the changes will affect them. That’s what they really want to know. Life is uncertain, employment is uncertain, and every employee needs reassurance that they are not at risk.

•Demonstrate a flair for the dramatic.

How dynamic and persuasive is your company leader? This is the time to shine. I’m not suggesting the pageantry of a Gettysburg address; however, some drama will be helpful. Organize sessions where the leader conveys the reasons for the change. In my past life, I was the President and Owner of a chain of fine wine stores. For many years our customer model was price, service, and selection. One year, due competitive pressures, we decided to raise some prices to achieve higher margins. By convening a meeting and carefully explaining the reasons for the change, we had a much better chance of being successful.

•Motivate by including all levels of the organization.

How Switchplates Can Turn a Room from Dreary to Dazzling in Seconds
There are no two people alike in the world, so no two people have the same taste. Why is it then that the majority of homes have plain, white switchplates?Switchplates have been around since the days of indoor electricity. They cover an open area in a wall where a light switch is in place, making the area look neat as a pin as it covers the exposed wires, all while assisting in a hazard free area. The originals were quite hideous, usuarobably will) be resistant. Part of “Hitting the Grand Slam” with your associates and motivating and retaining good people is to go about change in the right way. Happy associates stay longer, and lower turnover leads to better financial health.

Here are a few tips for executing change:

•Eliminate uncertainty by communicating with your associates.

Failing to communicate leads to gossip around the water cooler with the resulting loss of productivity. Your associates desire to know what issues and opportunities the company is facing. Honesty is the best policy. Explain how the changes will affect them. That’s what they really want to know. Life is uncertain, employment is uncertain, and every employee needs reassurance that they are not at risk.

•Demonstrate a flair for the dramatic.

How dynamic and persuasive is your company leader? This is the time to shine. I’m not suggesting the pageantry of a Gettysburg address; however, some drama will be helpful. Organize sessions where the leader conveys the reasons for the change. In my past life, I was the President and Owner of a chain of fine wine stores. For many years our customer model was price, service, and selection. One year, due competitive pressures, we decided to raise some prices to achieve higher margins. By convening a meeting and carefully explaining the reasons for the change, we had a much better chance of being successful.

•Motivate by including all levels of the organization.

Make Money Performing Magic - Where?
Magicians and variety entertainers have many venues (places to do shows) that pay anything from extra income to a handsome living.At the top of the heap is television in the form of the occasional special and Las Vegas/Branson floor shows. Most magicians have a long way to go before they get the kind of resources they need for these venues. It takes a ton of money to mount a show like that. It takes money to make money.The next r what issues and opportunities the company is facing. Honesty is the best policy. Explain how the changes will affect them. That’s what they really want to know. Life is uncertain, employment is uncertain, and every employee needs reassurance that they are not at risk.

•Demonstrate a flair for the dramatic.

How dynamic and persuasive is your company leader? This is the time to shine. I’m not suggesting the pageantry of a Gettysburg address; however, some drama will be helpful. Organize sessions where the leader conveys the reasons for the change. In my past life, I was the President and Owner of a chain of fine wine stores. For many years our customer model was price, service, and selection. One year, due competitive pressures, we decided to raise some prices to achieve higher margins. By convening a meeting and carefully explaining the reasons for the change, we had a much better chance of being successful.

•Motivate by including all levels of the organization.

Change Management at the Highest Levels; The HP Shake-up
What happens when a board of director of a company with half a million employees starts leaking company secrets and strategy to the press? Well, in the case of HP, they decided to oust the CEO, when the board of director was caught thru looking at his phone records. The board of director who gave out the information costs the shareholders millions of dollars in shareholders equity due to negative press.The CEO has amongst here job the dutize sessions where the leader conveys the reasons for the change. In my past life, I was the President and Owner of a chain of fine wine stores. For many years our customer model was price, service, and selection. One year, due competitive pressures, we decided to raise some prices to achieve higher margins. By convening a meeting and carefully explaining the reasons for the change, we had a much better chance of being successful.

•Motivate by including all levels of the organization.

Change has a much better chance of success if the decisions are made by more than just the “head honchos.” We developed a new brand promise; a short and concise service statement, as part of our plan to raise margins. All the associates were challenged to help develop this initiative. We achieved greater acceptance and a greater sense of urgency by showing that we wanted everyone’s opinion. As a result, we got off to a running start.

•Walk your talk.

Maximize your chance for success by continuing to talk about change after the initial disturbance has died down. Nothing lets the air out of a balloon faster than a quick return to “business as usual.” Be prepared to have individual meetings, over a free lunch or dinner if needed, to hammer home your points. Prepare yourself for a lot of selling and explaining in a nurturing, honest manner.

The only constant is change, to quote the famous expression, and it occurs at a breakneck pace. Let’s not forget my Cubbies. They won today. Maybe the World Series is a possibility this year!

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