Taking the anxiety out of change at work.

Faced with any major change at work, most people feel anxious in some way. Whether that’s about their role – what they’ll be asked to do and whether they’ve got the necessary skills, or about the security of their position, or just their ability to handle the changes; all change contains complex and intertwined elements of uncertainty, ambiguity, and often feels very personal.  

The question is, if we can see it coming, how do you handle change in the workplace? What can we do to prepare for it, and work through it, without buckling under the weight?

This series of 3 interactive sessions will help you to understand what makes change difficult, and provide useful tools to build your resilience in anticipation, as well as coping during change events. At the same time, you’ll be building a supportive network for when change does occur.

What’s the challenge with change?

In the first session we will explore the challenges of change and change models, exploring the problems of the ‘standard’ models such as Kubler-Ross and introducing a more helpful one - the ‘Transitions’ model from William Bridges. 

A case-study example will be used to apply and explore the material, so that participants leave with a better understanding of what they find challenging about change, together with some things to start thinking about before the second session.

The COAT model for handling change.

After the introductory session, we will explore the COAT model for handling change: 

• Clarity - of purpose and goals; 
• Outcomes – having an active rather than a reactive approach ; 
• Adaptability – building resilience and flexibility; 
• Thinking – shifting mindset & attitude to change. 

The second session will open by hearing about participants reflections on applying the material from the initial session before introducing the model and considering the first two elements: Clarity and Outcomes. We will regularly return to the case study in small groups to consider how the material connects with your ‘world’.

Each element will be explored and participants contribute to building a map (using mural) of thoughts and ideas.

Adaptability & Thinking

The third session will open by hearing about participants reflections on applying the material from the second session before shifting focus to the remaining two elements of the COAT model (Adaptability and Thinking), with an emphasis on how to build and maintain our resilience, and reduce stress in the moment.

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