Adapting to Change in Organizations

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Objective

I can describe how organizations adapt to change.

Part 1 of 4

Warm-up video

Simon Sinek · 4:33

We don't generate video — this one is by Simon Sinek on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.

Part 2 of 4

Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    According to Simon Sinek, the answer to the question of whether we need to change should always be yes, because there is always opportunity to improve something.

  2. 2

    People don't fear change itself, but rather sudden change or change that threatens them.

  3. 3

    To effect change in an organization, focus on the early adopters who are willing to try new things, aiming for 15 to 18 percent market penetration to reach a tipping point.

Part 3 of 4

Practice

10 questions

1

According to the video, what is a fundamental characteristic of an infinite mindset?

2

Why do people often fear sudden change in an organization?

Part 4 of 4

Exit ticket

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According to the video, how should organizations approach change management to minimize resistance and encourage adoption?

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