Business Management HL
Business Management HL
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Unit 1 - Introduction To Business Management - QB
Unit 1 - Introduction To Business Management - QB
Unit 2 - Human Resource Management - QB
Unit 2 - Human Resource Management - QB
Unit 3 - Finance & accounts - QB
Unit 3 - Finance & accounts - QB
Unit 4 - Marketing - QB
Unit 4 - Marketing - QB
Unit 5 - Operations management - QB
Unit 5 - Operations management - QB
Unit 6 - Assessment
Unit 6 - Assessment
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Unit 2 - Human Resource Management - QB
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Unit 2 - Human Resource Management - QB

Mastering Change: Why Employees Resist & How To Overcome It

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Why do some of us go "nope!" when changes are announced at work? ๐ŸŽญ

  • Discomfort Zone: Humans like routines. Sometimes we’re just cozy with the way things are, and any disruption feels like wearing mismatched socks. ๐Ÿงฆโœ–๏ธ๐Ÿงฆ

    Example: Imagine being used to your favorite corner desk by the window, and suddenly you're moved to the center of the room. Oh, the horror!

  • Fear of the Unknown: Ever felt that tingly sensation when trying something new? That’s our brain saying, “What if it's a trap?” Change can be spooky because we're stepping into the unknown.

    Example: Netflix making the jump from mailing DVDs to streaming. A lot of employees must’ve been like, “Will this even work?”

  • Work More, Get Less?: Sometimes, the thought process is: “More change = more work” but...where's the extra cash? ๐Ÿ’ฐโ“

    Example: Being asked to handle an extra project without any mention of a raise.

  • I Can’t Do This!: A change might need new skills. And if we don’t have them, it's like being handed a ukulele and told to play Beethoven. ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽถโŒ

    Example: A salesperson being told they now need to use a new software without any training.

HR's magic tricks to make change easier ๐ŸŽฉ

Good companies don’t just throw changes at you like surprise parties. They guide you through it, like a friend holding your hand on a roller coaster. ๐ŸŽข

  • Vision Board: Understand WHY the change is needed. If the ship's direction needs altering, the entire crew should know why we're avoiding that iceberg! ๐Ÿšขโ„๏ธ

  • Budget Time!: Figure out what’s needed for the change. Like planning a trip, we need to know how much it costs, who’s going, and if we've packed snacks! ๐Ÿชโœˆ๏ธ

  • Team Power: Get everyone involved from the start. No one likes surprise tests.

    Example: Remember that time when Google let its employees work on their passion projects? That’s involving employees in change!

  • Chit-Chat Time: Keep everyone updated. If we’re on a journey, we all want to know the landmarks we're passing.

  • Training Day: Before introducing something new, make sure everyone knows how it works. Like giving someone a manual before they try assembling IKEA furniture. ๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ๐Ÿ”ง

  • Advantage Talk: Regularly shout out the benefits of the change. It’s like reminding someone why they started the gym - "Think of those muscles!" ๐Ÿ’ช

  • Support Squad: Change = Stress. Always be there for your team. Like giving a friend a pep talk before their first bungee jump!

In a Nutshell ๐ŸŒฐ: Change can be as daunting as trying a new exotic dish. But with the right recipe (approach) and a sprinkle of understanding, it can be delicious! Always remember to communicate, train, and support. Let’s embrace change, not fear it! ๐Ÿš€๐ŸŒŸ

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Unit 2 - Human Resource Management - QB

Mastering Change: Why Employees Resist & How To Overcome It

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693 words
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4 mins read
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Last edited onย 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Why do some of us go "nope!" when changes are announced at work? ๐ŸŽญ

  • Discomfort Zone: Humans like routines. Sometimes we’re just cozy with the way things are, and any disruption feels like wearing mismatched socks. ๐Ÿงฆโœ–๏ธ๐Ÿงฆ

    Example: Imagine being used to your favorite corner desk by the window, and suddenly you're moved to the center of the room. Oh, the horror!

  • Fear of the Unknown: Ever felt that tingly sensation when trying something new? That’s our brain saying, “What if it's a trap?” Change can be spooky because we're stepping into the unknown.

    Example: Netflix making the jump from mailing DVDs to streaming. A lot of employees must’ve been like, “Will this even work?”

  • Work More, Get Less?: Sometimes, the thought process is: “More change = more work” but...where's the extra cash? ๐Ÿ’ฐโ“

    Example: Being asked to handle an extra project without any mention of a raise.

  • I Can’t Do This!: A change might need new skills. And if we don’t have them, it's like being handed a ukulele and told to play Beethoven. ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽถโŒ

    Example: A salesperson being told they now need to use a new software without any training.

HR's magic tricks to make change easier ๐ŸŽฉ

Good companies don’t just throw changes at you like surprise parties. They guide you through it, like a friend holding your hand on a roller coaster. ๐ŸŽข

  • Vision Board: Understand WHY the change is needed. If the ship's direction needs altering, the entire crew should know why we're avoiding that iceberg! ๐Ÿšขโ„๏ธ

  • Budget Time!: Figure out what’s needed for the change. Like planning a trip, we need to know how much it costs, who’s going, and if we've packed snacks! ๐Ÿชโœˆ๏ธ

  • Team Power: Get everyone involved from the start. No one likes surprise tests.

    Example: Remember that time when Google let its employees work on their passion projects? That’s involving employees in change!

  • Chit-Chat Time: Keep everyone updated. If we’re on a journey, we all want to know the landmarks we're passing.

  • Training Day: Before introducing something new, make sure everyone knows how it works. Like giving someone a manual before they try assembling IKEA furniture. ๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ๐Ÿ”ง

  • Advantage Talk: Regularly shout out the benefits of the change. It’s like reminding someone why they started the gym - "Think of those muscles!" ๐Ÿ’ช

  • Support Squad: Change = Stress. Always be there for your team. Like giving a friend a pep talk before their first bungee jump!

In a Nutshell ๐ŸŒฐ: Change can be as daunting as trying a new exotic dish. But with the right recipe (approach) and a sprinkle of understanding, it can be delicious! Always remember to communicate, train, and support. Let’s embrace change, not fear it! ๐Ÿš€๐ŸŒŸ

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