Change Mindset
- Darlene Edgar
Analytics
Rinne, A. (2023). Change management requires a change mindset: Our ability to manage change hinges on our ability to manage ourselves, including our fears and anxieties. Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 1–6. https://discovery.ebsco.com/c/4ax45t/viewer/pdf/li63djeje5
Change Management to Change Mindset:
Traditional change management processes, often dominated by men, focus on processes, systems, and control, neglecting the human aspect of change.
The ability to manage change effectively depends on managing oneself, including fears and anxieties, which impact decision-making.
Traditional change management strategies overlook the importance of addressing emotions and mental preparedness for uncertainty.
Shift from "What Is" to "What Could Be":
Instead of trying to predict a single future, businesses should embrace scenario planning or mapping to envision multiple possible futures.
Scenario mapping involves identifying key variables and filling out quadrants with potential scenarios to prepare for various outcomes.
This approach helps organizations adapt to uncertainty and be better prepared for different future scenarios.
Optimizing Change Mindset for Midsize Companies:
Midsize companies are in a prime position to rethink change and uncertainty, as they have fewer limitations than small companies and are less encumbered by bureaucracy than large companies.
Scenario mapping can involve a diverse range of talent across the organization and help boost flexibility and tolerance for change, contributing to future success.