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How to Adapt and Excel in a Changing Environment
In today’s fast paced and high tech world, organisations and individuals have to deal with change on a regular basis. Whether it is change in technology, change in work processes, change in organisation culture due to a merger or new management style. We constantly need to adapt to change or we may become obsolete. Those of us who are able to adapt quickly to change will be able to survive and excel in new environments. Often there is resistance to change in organisations because those affected are not willing or do not see the benefits of change. This programme will emphasise the benefits of change and how to deal with changes in the workplace as well as our general environment in a positive manner. Those of us who are willing to change with the times will find many benefits and be able to make use of opportunities that are available in the ever changing environment.
Objective
By the end of the workshop you will be able to:
- Understanding change and how it affects individuals and organisations
- Know the pitfalls and disadvantages of not adapting to a changing environment
- Appreciate the benefits of change and view it as a positive element to growth
- Acquire strategies to deal with change and tap on the opportunities available
Outline
- How to define and identify change which will affect you
- Overcoming fears of change and uncertainty
- Four phases in dealing with change and adapting to new environments
- Reflect on changes you have encountered and evaluate your reactions
- How to manage people who are fearful in confronting change
- How to anticipate change by being sensitive to your environment
- Acquiring workplace processes in facilitating change
- Solutions to common change problems faced in dealing with change
- Facilitating open communication to cope with change scenarios
- Be familiar with case studies on organizations that changed successfully
- Develop strategies and techniques to help yourself and others cope with change
Who should attend
Organisations and individuals who are undergoing change in their work environment. Those who need to learn techniques to cope with changes in the workplace as a result of organiational change, change of business models or operating environment. Those who would like to learn how to adapt effectively to a changing world
Methodology
Bt looking at examples via videos on change management scenarios. They will be guided on how to anticipate change through step by step methodology. Case studies of successful individuals and organisations that embraced change will be presented. They will also discuss examples of change which has affected them and adopt techniques that have been successfully applied by others.
Testimonials
Trainer is good, teaching applicable to work & personal life. Thank you!
Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd
The trainer has good communication skills and friendly to interact with attendees.
Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd
Very knowledgable. The trainer is well prepared & experienced.
National Institute of Education
The trainer shares many real life experiences and examples which makes the topic interesting and easy to understand.
Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd
Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd
The trainer has good communication skills and friendly to interact with attendees.
Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd
Very knowledgable. The trainer is well prepared & experienced.
National Institute of Education
The trainer shares many real life experiences and examples which makes the topic interesting and easy to understand.
Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd
Profile of James Suresh
James Suresh is a multi-talented trainer and best-selling author. He has over 18 years of training experience. The co-creator of Singapore’s comic icon ‘Mr. Kiasu’, James has written comic books and recently wrote and published a best-selling illustrated book on Singapore which has won two awards.
He is an accredited PR practitioner, a certified FISH trainer as well as an EQ Trainer with Six Seconds Inc (USA) an NLP practitioner and a certified teacher with NIE. James holds a Masters in Communication Management and a Bachelors in Business Administration.
James has been featured on news radio in the ‘Positive Business Minutes’ series and on Channel News Asia for his role in promoting community cohesion and interaction. He has also been featured in press advertisements promoting the Singapore Kindness movement.
