Change has the same way of affecting the patterns and systems we set up in our own lives. Alter a hair style, a morning ritual, the way we fold our arms, or where we hang clothes in a closet, and we find ourselves making other adjustments. And sometimes we never do. Imagine, then, the impact of change on an organization when new policies and procedures are introduced, a team is reorganized, re-engineering or downsizing occurs, or a new networking system is put in to place. Whether an organization has few employees or many, even the smallest deviation from the norm can cause tremendous anxiety and resistance because people are concerned about the ramifications of the change and its ultimate effect.
Life is nothing but constant change, and it's never going to stop.
Whether it's change in the economy, outside competition, a new process, a new boss, or a new phone system, change is inevitable. Priorities of the workday are reorganized. New information has to be assimilated. It is no wonder that during times of change, productivity diminishes, performance lags, and ill health and stress increase. Here are some of the most common reasons why change has such an impact on us.