How to Prepare For and Embrace Inevitable Change in Your Business
In 2020, small businesses were born out of necessity. Amidst the pandemic and global crisis, entrepreneurs had to face the fear of change and find ways to adapt. For many, this meant starting or growing their business. The U.S. Census Bureau’s Business Formation Statistics show that there was a 24.3 percent increase in new small business applications in 2020 from 2019. This is the highest total on record! So what can we learn from these entrepreneurs? In this blog post, we will discuss 5 steps to prepare for the certainty of change.
Step one is to embrace change. This may seem obvious, but it’s important to keep in mind that change is constant and inevitable. The only way to truly prepare for change is to accept it. Once you do, you can begin to take the necessary steps to adapt.
Step two is to have a plan. This doesn’t mean that you need to have everything mapped out perfectly, but it’s important to have a general idea of where you want to go and how you’re going to get there. Change can be overwhelming, but if you take the time to develop a plan, it will help you focus on your goals and stay on track.
Step three is to be flexible. Things rarely go according to plan, so it’s important to be flexible and adaptable. If you’re rigid in your thinking, you’ll likely find yourself struggling when faced with change. Instead, try to stay open-minded and be willing to adjust your plans as needed.
Step four is to take action. Change can be scary, but it’s also exciting. Once you’ve embraced change and developed a plan, it’s time to take action! This is where you’ll put your plans into motion and start seeing results.
Step five is to keep learning. Change is an ongoing process, so it’s important to continue learning and growing. As you face new challenges, you’ll gain new insights and skills that will help you in the future.
By following these steps, you can begin to prepare for the certainty of change. Embrace it, plan for it, be flexible, take action, and keep learning. By doing so, you’ll set yourself up for success in an ever-changing world.
Change is hard, but it’s also inevitable. The key is to be prepared. By following these steps, you can begin to take the necessary steps to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world.
What other steps do you think are important for preparing for change? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Marc Haine is a Service Expert and a Master of Experience. He is a sought-after speaker and trainer working with businesses that need to attract and engage their best customers. Driven by his passion for creating experiences that rock, Marc has worked with retail, casinos, hotels, associations and municipalities to help them design jaw-dropping experiences that get them noticed.Marc Haine
Marc is a service expert and a master of experiences. He's also an author, speaker, facilitator and coach. He will help your teams ignite their passions, enable your leaders to recentre their focus, and drive continuous improvement through connected and engaged employees. This will allow you to realize your competitive advantage with a connected purpose and consistency of customer experience across your brand. He will dare your people to cultivate a generous attitude and lead with love and kindness first.
