Abstract

Change is consistent and often challenging, but it is all the more difficult to manage when you and the whole world are going through a global crisis. So how do you manage change during a crisis?

First, it’s important to acknowledge whatever emotions you have during this time. Being called to change could make you feel anxious. You might feel ambivalent, going back and forth between wanting to be in your safe place and needing to make the necessary adjustments. The whole thing can make you feel awkward, as you force yourself to try new things. Worse, in all these, you might be feeling alone. You’re not! Whatever you might be feeling, the best place to begin is to own up to your emotions. Only then can you create a plan of action.

Source: https://www.rappler.com/hustle/work/coping-change-tips-covid-19

Course/ Learning Objectives

• Understand the nature of changes that need to be implemented in the new normal to effectively collaborate and support the leaders’ and change agents’ change management initiatives;

• Understand people's responses to change and identify the reasons why people tend to resist change;

• Appreciate the importance of individual roles as a success factor in organizational change;

• Learn and apply different best practice strategies and methods in managing and adapting to change;