Over the years I have read a number of books on change mangement  together with attending numerous seminars.  All focused on the tools and techniques to bring about sucessful changes.

Not surprisingly, communication is key with motivation a close second.  Simply put; what is the change and whats in it for you? There are many ways to answer these questions. The books andseminars provide helpful ideas on how to do this.

Whats Missing

Often overlooked is the critical fact that change starts with you. Communication, understanding and motivation but in the beginning its all about the individual.  Whether they are a creator or an acceptor of the change, the individual is key.

As an individual, what barriers exist?  Resistance to change is, on average, a standard humam trait.  Receptivity to change is part of your personal attitudes. Normal attitude equal low receptivity.

Obviously, if  one of “change is good” is one your values your ability to embrace change is higher.

Often these people are the best change agents and when changes are occuring it is always helpful to  seek out these folks. Usually they are easy to identify because they want to help.

How to get started

Whether creating or participating in change the first is to jump in.  Participating in a change does not mean you cannot influence it,you can.

Resisting the change takes more effort than participating and inflencing.  When you are a part of the change the chance of getting a benifit is much higher.

So jump off the burning platform (a change story for another time) and enjoy.