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CIT Town Meeting How do we Lead and Work in times of continuous CHANGE? August 5, 2003. What Changes?. IT changes more rapidly than most disciplines Funding for CU CIT is not expanding at the rate of expectations
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CIT Town MeetingHow do we Lead and Work in times of continuous CHANGE?August 5, 2003
What Changes? • IT changes more rapidly than most disciplines • Funding for CU CIT is not expanding at the rate of expectations • Complexity of desired solutions require effective team work and collaborative problem solving across functions • CIT work impacts everyone at CU therefore we must Lead, Develop, and Deliver on CU’s IT strategies. Can only do that by working well together. • WFP efforts focus on clarifying roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities while becoming more effective at our IT function campus-wide.
Imagine…. New department, new work space Change in your job description No PIP You have heard absolutely nothing
Worry Excitement Disappointment Nervousness Shock Anxiety Happiness Guilt Anger Uncertainty Surprise Nothing What were you feeling?
Change can be Stressful, and it can be Invigorating! • If you were feeling these emotions during this scenario, imagine how others might feel. • The first step is to recognize your own reactions, but it is important not to get stuck! • Once you’ve moved out of “react” stage and into a proactive role, you can help yourself and others manage very real emotions and normal reactions to the change.
5 Responses to Change VICTIM BYSTANDER CRITIC NAVIGATOR CHARGER
Why is this happening to me? Poor me… Why can’t things just stay the same? What will “they” do to me this time? Alternative: find ways to take charge of those things within your influence - including your attitude. VICTIM
This will never work This didn’t work last time we tried it. “They” don’t know what’s going on or what they’re doing This will just make things worse Alternative:look for new ideas, get creative, work collaboratively with others CRITIC
If I ignore this change, it will go away I won’t do anything until I know it’s safe I’ll wait for somebody else to make the decisions Alternative: find ways to get involved,to learn more, contribute your ideas, and help people see the possibilities you see. BYSTANDER
I know best and this change needs to happen – I’ll make it happen. I don’t need more information. Do it my way, and do it now! Alternative: Involve others before leaping. Check on feelings and emotions. Ask, don’t tell. CHARGER
This change presents opportunities to do things differently. We may be able to improve with this change. I’m bound to make mistakes, but I’ll learn from them. I am in control of how I feel. Alternative: Staying STUCK! NAVIGATOR
Knowledge is Power • Knowing that all our feelings are normal and natural is the first step in moving ahead. • Paying attention to what is happening, getting the facts and getting involved will feel much better than being stuck in neutral or reverse.
How to Get “Unstuck” • Take charge of and responsibility for what’s happening in your life. Remember your circle of control includes you! • Think about the possibilities and opportunities that could be open to you, and what you can do to influence change • Find out how the change will impact you – seek information and find a role you can play • Talk to others and seek input on their perspectives of the change and it’s impact • Be proactive about managing change for yourself and your work group, regardless of your role or position
You have a choice…. • Who knows what is best for you? YOU DO! When you make decisions about changes in your life you put yourself in the driver’s seat
“Things to remember” • You have the power to choose how you CHOOSE to react to change. • You can choose to be a victim, critic, bystander, charger… or you can choose to navigate through the change process. • Remember that your choices and your attitude will impact the tone within your workgroup.
Small Group Work • Questions: • What has worked or not worked for you when managing change in life, at work? • What advice can you give to others about managing change at work? • Please share your ideas and scribe them on newsprint. When you are done, post your group’s ideas on the wall.
What does all this have to do with Leadership Training in CIT? • Everyone may need to lead a project or a task and do so with grace and effectiveness • Everyone will need to be effective on a team • Everyone can improve awareness of self and others (impact) • Everyone can improve skills in interpersonal interactions
And… • Everyone speaking the same language will improve communications inside and outside CIT • Everyone deserves to work in a collaborative, values based workplace where skills, talents, options, ideas, and feelings are honored and valued. • Everyone’s efforts and good will is needed to succeed! • Everyone will be involved and engaged in CIT team skills training
Questions? • In General • For Polley • For Chet and Roxi