We have no choice in the matter except for one aspect of change our mastery of our ability to adapt to change. Always struggling against the flow, we can constantly curse the fact that we have fallen into this river. We can adapt to it, cooperate with it, and potentially influence its future direction. However, we cannot control it. Attempts to do so only lead to frustration and ineffectiveness.
True effectiveness comes from embracing the reality and thrill of the unknown.
I'm quite certain that Lao Tzu was referring not only to people and natural systems but to organizational structures, as well. However, getting the flow going on an organizational level is a very challenging proposition. It is crucial to give people the development tools they need. With them, they will unfold and re-think their true potentialities as they connect them to a changing organization. Organizations that are looking at process improvement, re-engineering and quality as a total organizational and human development system will thrive in change.