How to be Awesome: Coping with Change | Edinburgh

About this event

Change is one of the most inevitable forces that pervades all aspects of our lives. In this midst of a global pandemic and the rise of the “new normal,” it can often feel that our lives are in a constant state of flux.

While change can be the fertile grounds for positive growth and improvement, change can also engender feelings of uncertainty, fatigue or resistance. In this shifting landscape, confidence in managing change is paramount.

In this interactive workshop, discover how to effectively communicate your needs during periods of change, understand why language can facilitate positive change, and explore strategies to plan, implement, and communicate necessary changes to your organisation.

Takeaways

Key takeaways: + Why resistance to change is a natural human instinct and how to overcome it + Examples of situations where resistance to change can be a good thing + Why you might fear, consciously or subconsciously, that the change will hurt your job performance + How to effectively communicate your needs and establish expectations