Making Change Stick

How many of us participate in a lecture, read a book or hear or read a good new idea that we think ", which will work in our industry or business. We want to take an immediate" change "in our organization, business or practice . We want these new "to implement change," as soon as possible, and that is what we do, because we found that this new idea, productivity and profitability of our company or practice will be improved, you are, and will benefit our customers, or patients.
We thought we had explained things in detail, and they shared the new vision correctly, but after a few weeks back, we look back on our people and culture in the office of the "same old routine.

Why has change not a new job? Why do we feel that the team is not with us? Why do they not benefit? Unfortunately we will never be 100% successful at implementing change, but we can improve our success by understanding these three common problems associated with making change happen Stick.

# 1: Do not create a false sense of urgency "According to Dr. John Kotter, professor of leadership at Harvard Business School, about 50% of businesses fail in this area. Change starts with the need for a sense of urgency, for one reason or change. If your employees do not understand fully the reason for the change, how to make the change effective? A sense of urgency is important to mobilize personnel. Take the time necessary to explain the reason or need for change, and remind your employees every day, will benefit because this change of patients and practice.

Explain error # 2: why it is important that the staff of managers must "WIIFM" attitude What is known is for me. People tend to change more easily if there is something for them. Explain to your team, so the new changes will have a positive impact on their careers, both personally and professionally. Remind them that means change is often more effective, and that efficiency reduces stress and facilitate their work. Improved efficiency leads to higher wages. You must communicate the benefits of this new change, as your staff, patients and the organization as a whole will benefit.

Develop Mistake # 3: Not a plan for your team to make your team provides a detailed "game plan" is necessary to do what and how so. Communicate your needs with your team and develop a plan for the new way of doing things. It is important that their participation in this process, and it is crucial to the success of the program. By involving your staff and implement a plan together, you can avoid some of the normal, change to negative psychological reactions. Otherwise, explain their role and importance of each person in the amendment a reality.

Change is not easy, but with an understanding of these three common mistakes, you can improve your chance to change the recording.