Handling Workplace Change as an Employee

Discover how better manage change occurring in the workplace, like working with a new boss, getting new initiatives, handling restructuring or layoffs, or working with a new team.

Introduction

• Welcome
• How change helped me

1. Understand and Prepare for Change

• Five reasons why we dislike change
• Learn the Change Curve
• Recognize your response to change
• Make a plan for change
• Develop your mental toughness

2. Restructuring

• PEAR: The qualities for promotion
• Maximize your interpersonal skills
• Create clear career goals
• Push yourself out of your comfort zone
• Build breadth and depth

3. Layoffs

• Remember leaving is an option
• Key points if you're thinking of leaving
• Have your resume ready
• Plan your future career
• Build a positive attitude when job hunting
• Build up your network

4. New Initiatives or Mergers

• Learn to work with change
• Develop these four commercial skills
• Watch out for group think
• Be proactive towards change

5. New Role

• Consider the benefits of a new role
• Prepare before you arrive for a new job
• Succeed in your new job
• Think long-term in your new job

6. New Boss

• Learn to work effectively with your new boss
• Get to know your boss's personality type
• Establish goals and plans with your new boss
• How to deal with a bad boss

Conclusion

• Next steps