Organizational changes can be very difficult for employees and for the managers and supervisors.  During times of change supervisors and managers are called upon to use or develop a different set of skills. Changes causes distress, uncertainty, resistance and anxiety on the part of employees and often mean a loss of some kind. 

• A particular duty that they were good at
• A relationship with a colleague that will end
• The ability to feel competent and on top of things
• A piece of equipment that they were accustomed to
• A new software program that is difficult to master at first.

 Here are a few ways you can help your employees through this tumultuous time:

• Recognize, out loud, the difficulty of change
• Be supportive, compassionate and patient
• Involve the staff as much as possible in ways to adapt to the change
• Communicate three times more often than usual
• Listen openly, honestly and frequently
• Continuously emphasize the benefits of the change
• Train, coach, counsel employees to help them be successful
• When possible, measure results to show progress that is being made.

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