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as they lead by example in making decisions and actions that support accomplishing these goals. 5. Continually define and redefine the change as necessary : During a time of uncertainly, rumors abound. When your team doesn’t know some aspect concerning the change at hand, they will begin to speculate. This can lead to confusion, worry, and employees looking else- where for employment. The best plan of action is to be upfront and communicate with your team any information you have as you get it. Simply knowing what is going on will instill confidence and quell fears, even if the informa- tion is not all that good to begin with. 6. Don’t discount the past : Oftentimes, new changes mean discarding the old ways of doing things, and proj- ects once seen as vital are “kicked to the curb” so to speak. This can leave those team members who worked on such projects feeling slighted and that their contribu- tions were worthless. An effective team leader will high- light such projects and give credence to past accomplish- ments as jobs well done, while at the same time leading the team into the new direction. 7. Don’t hide the challenges : There will be times when even an effectively created plan will hit a stumbling block, or even come to a screeching halt. Don’t hide chal- lenges when they occur; instead, share them with your team. They may have valuable input and will feel more invested in helping to overcome any obstacles as you bring them into the discussion. 8. Carefully listen to all concerns : One issue that many leaders fail at is truly listening to their team. They may take a “this is the way it is now, so deal with it” ap- proach and this can do much to lower morale and make team members feel defeated in an already scary situa- tion. Instead, make yourself available to your team and listen to them. Sometimes, simply venting about the changing environment will do wonders to help someone deal with what is going on. 9. Clearly state new or adjusted performance objec- tives : Of all the things that will affect the changing work- place environment, uncertainty among team members can be the greatest obstacle to overcome. One way to combat that early on is to clearly state any changes in per- formance objectives and reviews. Employees will want to know exactly how and when they will be reviewed and what criteria will be a factor as well. This will allow them to focus on their own objectives and give them a sense of confidence as they move through the new environment. Change can be scary, full of surprises, and extremely challenging. But, if you have a plan of action, communi- cate effectively with your team, and move towards new objectives with confidence, you can survive and thrive! Kate Zabriskie is the President of Business Training Works, Inc., a Maryland-based talent development firm. Visit www.businesstrainingworks.com for more information.
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