Change management

Dr. Mohammad Said

Adwia pharmaceutical company

Outline

I. How to look at a change?

II. How to cope and succeed in that change?

- Direction. - Strengths.

- Communication. - Learning.

- Responsibility. - Contribution.

Why worry about change?

• Change can be disorienting & a cause for stress, probably because:

- We are used to our environment as we know it.

- With an established routine, we don't have to take risks!

• Change is the only constant. Hanging on is the sin.

Denise McCluggage 

• Change brings opportunity. 

Nido Qubein 

Change is a fact of today's life

• Organizations change in response to the evolving needs of its environment and customers.

• The pace of change becomes faster because of advances in communication and digital technologies.

• Organizations and its people must make changes swiftly; cooperating rather than resisting it.

Benefits brought by change

• New opportunities.

• New experiences, enriching your career path.

• New skills and habits.

• New relations.

• New start.

How to cope with,& manage change?

Decide on your direction

When things around you are in a state of flux, maintain your direction

Decide on your direction

When things around you are in a state of flux, don’t ever lose your compass

• Know your values & skills, and put long term career objectives.

• Put SMART short term relevant objectives.

• Don’t pull back.

Know your strengths

• Count and concentrate on them.

• Build on your skills.

• Think how your strengths would lead you to success.

• Leave the bad habits that inhibitedyour effectiveness.

Communicate

Coping with change depends largely on ourability to listen and understand each other

• Create a culture of open & healthy communication, allowing for:

- Team work. - Active listening.

- Innovation. - Sharing ideas.

- Learning from mistakes.

Stay in school

• Learn & enrich your work experience.

• Upgrade your knowledge and skills (feedback, books, internet, training, …).

• Keep improving your work habits; response time, quality, performance,…

Strive to be the best at what you do

Behave like you are in a business for yourself

• Take responsibility.

• Be a problem solver, not a finger pointer.

• Act as a service center.

Build a reputation about that

Ask yourself:How can I contribute?

• Decide your role in your department or company’s success.

• Think about the match between your strengths and the business needs.

Make a difference and leave a legacy

Take away message

• Change became the norm, and can bring opportunities.

• Know ur direction.

• Build on ur strengths.

• Communicate.

• Learn.

• Be responsible.

• Make a difference.

Thanks