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
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 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
People don't fear change itself, but rather sudden change or change that threatens them.
- 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
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According to the video, what is a fundamental characteristic of an infinite mindset?
Why do people often fear sudden change in an organization?
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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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