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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Adjust to Change
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Considering the ever-accelerating rate of change in today’s workplace, there may be no more important skill than the ability to adapt successfully to change. Sometimes, adapting to change comes easily. You enjoy the challenge and opportunity that the change presents. Other times you find yourself resisting change, focusing on what you might lose as a result of the change, rather than on what you might gain. Your ability to adapt to workplace change is usually closely observed by lead- ers and team members, so it is important to adapt productively and positively, no matter how you might feel personally about the change.
At the completion of this module, participants will be able to:
Define the challenge of change
Commit to principles for adapting to change
Adapt our personal patterns and attitudes
• Adaptability
Open-minded to new ideas. Demonstrates flexibility when faced with changes in work expectations and environ- ment. Responds to situations while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Change Management
Proactively seeks opportunities to redirect self, others, and the organization to achieve desired results.
Being a Contributing Team Member
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POWERFUL PEOPLE SKILLS INSPIRING PRESENTERS
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LEADERS WHO BUILD AMAZING SERVICE
Your ability to be seen as a contributing, valuable member of these teams could have a significant impact on achieving your career goals. Gaining a reputation as a valuable team member impacts your current work goals, your relationships at work, your opportunities for team leadership, and the degree of satisfaction and motivation you feel in your job.
At the completion of this module, participants will be able to:
Assess themselves as team participants
Diagram their involvement in current teams
Define the expectations of their fellow team members
Integrate the fundamentals of team success
• Professionalism
Projects an image of maturity and integrity that creates credibility.
• Accountability
Demonstrates personal responsibility. Holds self and oth- ers accountable.
• Teamwork
Organizes tasks, people, and resources to deliver most effectively.
