Jason Fried |
Change of any kind can be controversial. Even the smallest changes can provoke big reactions.
New features, new policies, new places and new people often cause knee-jerk reactions and undo irrationality. It’s normal, and it should be expected. But if you make it through that first rough week, things should settle down.
Jason Fried, the author of “Rework” is a bit unusual because of his courageous, against-the-grain sensibilities, but we can learn from his experience and outlook:
Brilliant Book Bit: Change is progress, change is growth, change is inspiring. Make sure you don’t foolishly backpedal on a tough but necessary change. Listen, communicate, and empathize, but let people know you’re going to stay the course and see what happens. Take a deep breath. People will adjust. And they’ll probably wind up liking the new way better than the old.
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