See change as an opportunity

The key to making a better company (and for that matter, a better life) is to welcome change, rather than fear it. See change as an opportunity, not a threat. In order to help your organization, and yourself, see change as a steppingstone to growth. Remember, change is a necessary thread in the fabric of life and can bring many positive outcomes when embraced.

As the legendary Jack Welch spelled out in The Welch Way,
Know that change is here to stay: Always know that change is with you and will never leave. If you accept that, and use it, you can gain an edge over those who do not know how to deal with change.

Expect the least expected and move quickly to stay a step ahead: Often the difference between success and failure is getting a jump on things while the competitors are regrouping.

Prepare those around you for the inevitable change that will affect their lives: Not only do you have to be prepared, so do the people around you. Talk about change in a positive light so people don’t fear it. Speak of it as an opportunity, not a threat.

“In life, change is inevitable. In business, change is vital.”
-Warren G. Bennis

“The business changes. The technology changes. The team changes. The team members change. The problem isn’t change, per se, because change is going to happen; the problem, rather, is the inability to cope with change when it comes.”
-Ken Beck

“You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”
-R. Buckminster Fuller

The world is changing very fast. Big will not beat small anymore. It will be the fast beating the slow.”
-Rupert Murdoch

“There is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain in its success, than to take the lead in the introduction of a new order of things.”
-Niccolo Machiavelli

“Change is hard because people overestimate the value of what they have and underestimate the value of what they might gain by giving it up.”
-James Belasco and Ralph Stayer

These insights remind us that change, while often challenging, is a powerful catalyst for progress, creativity, and competitive advantage. By cultivating a mindset that welcomes change and developing the agility to navigate it effectively, you can not only weather disruptions, but also thrive in this changing marketplace.

…and remember, change always brings opportunity.