Change or Die
Change or Die was a very engaging presentation we attended recently by David Bentall, an accomplished executive, coach and athlete. His interactive session explored what he learned about how to make lasting change, both personally and professionally.
Working with clients, who are struggling with defining their office systems and processes, I often notice that their business demands and priorities have changed and evolved, but their systems haven’t. Change or Die made me think about how we need to constantly change our systems or become stagnant and die (maybe not literally), but certainly it may apply to your productivity and effectiveness in your job and workplace.
Citing from the book “Change or Die” by Alan Deutchman, David spoke about:
The Three Main Key Points in Change
- Relate: get inspired and make small shift in your systems & processes so that they are easily achievable. You won’t use something that is too complicated or inconvenient.
- Repeat: keep practising and be consistent in order to master what you need to do.
- Reframe: it’s a new way of thinking and making small shifts in your processes to create new habits that will stick.
Change does not come easy. We are creatures of habit, even if these habits are working against our productivity. Be prepared to commit the time on the front end to develop systems that are customized to your current priorities and demands.
David talks about “simple systems executed precisely”.
Fear, facts and force do not encourage change
- Fear may momentarily work but won’t help you in the long run.
- Facts may provide sound statistics, but is still not enough for empower you to change.
- Force is purely short term and does not get your buy-in for lasting change.
Statistics report that 9 out of 10 people don’t change their lifestyles or behaviours even when their lives depend upon it. Will you be that 1 person?
Productivity & Professional Organizer Expert; Downsizing & Move Management; Time Management & Productivity Trainer
8yThanks Matt Thorpe for your comments. Yes, change does evoke some deep routed feelings in all of us. I like you word 'committed' - it's much more of a buy-in by self and definitely a one day at a time process!
Senior Director @ M. Thorpe & Associates Inc. | Conflict Resolution Specialist
8yI have a tough time with the word Change, I know that the way we were has never left us. I have recovered from seemingly hopeless state of mind and body from drugs and alcohol for over 27 years and believe me if I gave up what I have been committed to along the way.....well it would be a very tough day!! Getting committed and being your word is the key to transformation and transformation comes off in layers. Get committed and create the resources for your world to stay at the top of your game.....one day at a time!!! "Everything In Our World is Essentially Feedback"