Change is necessary to keep your company moving forward. However, getting your team onboard with new initiatives isn’t always easy — especially after all the adjustments they likely had to make in 2020.
Perhaps more so than ever, 2021 is a time for a fresh start, so don’t be afraid to shake things up a bit. Use these tips to help your employees adapt to changes you believe will make the company even stronger and more successful this year.
Realize Change Impacts Everyone
As the boss, it’s easy for you to see the big-picture benefits of changes, but these adjustments don’t always come easy. Employees typically bear the brunt of new policies, procedures, and initiatives, so take this into consideration. Make sure you’re not unrealistic with your requests, as doing so isn’t fair. Try to put yourself in their shoes when deciding what and how to implement changes so that you can make the process as seamless as possible.
Be Patient With Employees
Some people adjust to change better than others. Be empathetic because it will take certain employees more time to adapt to new policies and make this okay. Allowing people to adjust to their schedule — within reason — will make changes easier to digest. It’s much easier for people to embrace change that isn’t thrown at them overnight.
Make the Transition as Easy as Possible
The changes you’re implementing make perfect sense to you, but employees don’t have your vantage point. Explaining why you’ve decided to implement new initiatives will get everyone on the same page and increase compliance. It’s much easier for people to embrace change when they understand the reason behind it.
It’s also important to be there for employees during the transition period, so you can assist with anything they need. Providing all necessary resources, offering feedback, and answering questions is the key to success. Having a constant presence will show you’re serious about the changes while making people feel supported throughout the process.
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