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Managing the change is nothing but an art of dealing with the inevitable according to Ben Pure, a renowned management guru. This is because, of all the parameters that affect our lives, the only constant factor is change.

If we are trying to facilitate our staff to cope up with change, then we must try to convince them about the necessity for change.

Paving way for smooth transition

We are living in a perpetual whitewater environment. Everything is destined to change for better or worse sooner or later. Mangers must act as change agents to facilitate the process of changing thongs for better.

Management is always forced to take certain decisions to safeguard organizational interest and to achieve company goals. These decisions may not be palatable for those employees who are going to get affected due to the outcome.

The following example can help you understand the importance of involving the concerned employees in the process of change.

If we need to cut down on travelling expenses of our executives, then there are different ways to achieve this. Management can instruct the executives to travel economy class and stay in hotels that offer lesser facilities but, are more economical.

Ben Pure further states that, if the management can make the executives understand reasons for such cost cutting measures, then implementation of such measures become easy.

Similarly, if the organization needs to upgrade the office by installing newer office automation systems, then each and every concerned employee should be updated in terms of the need for such changes.

You should always expect an early inertia to give in to any change, especially if the same is going to affect the comfort levels of employees. However it is vital on the part of the management to carry on with the process.

Vital aspects of change management

Designing a clear road map for change is very important for the success of the process. Change should be perceived as positive and at no stage employees should feel that it is being thrust on them.

There must be clarity as far as the ultimate goals are concerned. These objectives must be precise, measureable, attainable, and time-bound. Goals that do not conform to these parameters are bound to result in stress and conflicts.

These significant aspects of objectives must be explained to the employees at length. There must be an open dialogue to ensure active participation of each employee.

Ben Pure underlines the significance of a involving the people concerned for the successful implementation of change.