If You Think Change is Happening Quickly Now… Wait

Listening to the guest speaker address a group of employees at their annual conference  two things that stood out to me.  1)  change is happening faster now than ever before and 2)  change will continue to happen faster and faster in the future.

I recall as recent as 5 years ago when a change in a company was discussed you knew that nothing would happen over night.  You went about your daily tasks until the next month Town Hall Meeting where an update would be given and a new time line for when the change would take place.  It seemed that there was always a wait while someone received word back from someone else.  Or, the proposed equipment change was delayed because of manufacturing or shipping.  With this type of movement you were eased into change.

Change is happening faster and faster and will continue to move at rapid rates.  We are now connected to anyone we want to be, need to be or have to be by technology.  I know for myself, I talk to my son on SKYPE almost daily.  I have a coaching partner in Australia where we interact either with SKYPE of another interface like VYEW where we can share our slide decks, whiteboards or documents for editing.  What would have taken longer via snail mail was quicken by using email and now more so my virtual collaboration media.

For those people who don’t like change or resist change the mere knowledge that change is happening more rapidly can send them into a state of panic or stress.  If you work with people who stress easily over change you may want to take small steps now to help them adapt.  Some things that may help are:

1. have them sign up for one of the social media sites
2. upgrade their cellular phone to the newer smart phones
3. have them step outside their current comfort zone in an area now before change takes place
4. assure them of where their support systems
5. have them change one small routine each week/day.  Perhaps turn on their computer and then get coffee or try a different restaurant for lunch
6. have them take a new way home or to work one day a week

We all know change is inevitable and the way we deal with change has a dramatic impact on how well we will adapt and move forward.

A Whole New Vyew (View)!!!

I had a great experience today providing leadership training to a non-profit organization.  Although the distance to get to my client’s office was not unheard of, they agreed to use a Webinar format. (A special thank you to Project Kindle!!!)   So, for the first time I presented a module session on Communication including an Extended DISC assessment for each participant.   The application I used allowed for Webcam, VOIP, whiteboard, chat room, PowerPoint Slide capability, etc.  Really all the features and more than some of the bigger companies out there.  Think WebEx and Go To Meeting.

If you are interested in taking a look at this application, I am supplying you with a link.  There subscription fees are great – Free to start with and no limit on the amount of time you can access this free service.  However, if you would like to upgrade you can do so starting at approximately $10/mo. Not bad.

So, If you are looking for a way to collaborate with clients or staff, look into VYEW.  I think you will be happily surprised.  You may find some kinks, but hang with them.  They get back to you to answer your questions, want your feedback and are always looking for ways to improve their product.

www.vyew.com