Whether it’s regarding technology or turnover rates in the trades industry, change has been a hot topic here on “The Skillwork Forum”.
When it comes to ensuring the best probability for company success, it is critical to navigate change with strategy and planning. We’ve looked at how to mitigate change in the larger scope of the skilled trades industry, but how do you manage change within your own company?
In this episode of “The Skillwork Forum”, hosts Tim and Brett dive deep into the psychology surrounding change and its processes. They discuss change management in depth and outline how you can successfully implement change in the workplace. The simple fact is our companies are made up of people who need to be handled with care.
Check out our latest podcast episode for information on how to successfully and intentionally implement change within your organization. Business owners—you won’t want to miss this!
Main Takeaways:
| The natural reaction to change is to resist—recognize this tendency and don’t take it personally.
| Open communication can mitigate the fear and uncertainty that surrounds change.
| Managing change is the most important task you have as a leader.
| Always answer the “why” when implementing change and over-communicate to avoid miscommunication.
Timecodes:
00:00-04:54 | The first step to follow when implementing change
04:55-09:56 | The proper process of implementation and follow-through
09:57-15:40 | The value of being able to adjust as necessary
15:40-19:32 | Great leaders and the probability of successful change implementation
Quotes:
💬“You need to treat change just like you would any other crucial project. Establish a schedule with milestones and key deliverables. ” – Brett Elliot, President and CEO of Skillwork
💬“It takes a minimum of six months for a significant change to feel permanent.” – Tim Raglin, COO of Skillwork
💬“No battle plan survives contact with the enemy.” – Tim Raglin, COO of Skillwork
💬“Great leaders navigate changes better than others—but it’s a learned behavior. Equip yourself and be ready for the inevitable.” – Tim Raglin, COO of Skillwork