One of the important aspects of change in a company is that of an employee's adaptation to the change. There are people whose personality is such that they thrive on change, and welcome almost any kind of change in the company - they like the fact that nothing stays still. These people are the ones who adapt most easily to change.
On the other hand, there are people who would prefer if things remain the same so that they don't have the hassle of adapting to the change. They probably believe in the idiom "A known devil is better than an unknown angel - a known defect in the organization is better than the unknown benefits of change." These people have a hard time adapting to change.
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Very true!
Working at IBM was a great example of this. There was a clearly defined line between the "lifers" who were set in their ways and happy to do things they've always done. Change was an unnecessary risk for them.
The new breed of workers were the college graduates and young professionals, who saw the company as a fertile ground for change. They could see a multitude of areas that necessitated change to keep the company adaptable and viable.
Somewhere in the middle was the best compromise, but instead of working together, the two sides became mired in meeting after meeting arguing the fine points. As a result, more time was wasted and needed changes were constantly postponed. :(
You make a very good point. Individual personalities can affect how they deal with change. As you point out, some people love change and others do not. Both extremes are not good. As Hapa also mentioned, I have noticed that recent graduates and new employees are more open to change. Those who are older or have been a part of the organization for longer are less accepting towards any changes. I have a co-worker who refuses to accept any changes and still does everything the old fashioned way. I also have a co-worker who joined a couple of months ago and wants to change everything! So in the end, it's a constant war between these two. It's very frustrating and there needs to be some compromise.
I think that it is important to have both types of people because those who adapt quickly are the ones who guide the others who are uncomfortable with change along. I am a flip flopper when it comes to change. In certain situations I find something I like, or sometimes dislike, but I become comfortable with it. My fiancé always makes fun of me because at restaurants and the grocery store I find the food and the brands I like and I do not typically try anything new…ever. But at work I like to try new things if they will help me learn and grow. I am never satisfied. I can perfect a skill but then I want to move on to the next thing that will challenge me all over again.
In a way I find it sad that some people are unable to adapt to new situations. The world is changing so fast that if we do not move with it our skills will soon be obsolete. I agree that not everybody should jump on the next change and adapt but everybody should be capable to change when it's necessary. I also have a colleague at work, she refuses to change her routine. She has been doing the same job for 20 years and does see that there are better ways of doing things. I am glad for her that she is closed to retirement because if she had to look for another job, she'd be lost.
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