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Are you ready to manage change ??

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” - Charles Darwin

It is not necessary to change, survival is not mandatory - Edwards Deming.

After listening to the discussions we had this afternoon, I am very much looking forward and positive that a change is needed to raise us from the old system and take us to a new productive, active environment. The old system, you all will agree is not the one suited for the present times.

I request all of you to think positively and not just at maintaining status quo. I know we are afraid of change, but change is inevitable. The earlier we accept it , the more successful we will be. It is easy to maintain status quo, but requires courage and strength to change.

In the industry if such a change is implemented, we would accept it wholeheartedly, right? why to oppose it in the educational institution ? Shouldn't educational institutions also be allowed to bloom and shine ? Are we people running educational institutions any less able than our Industry cousins?

Opposing change for fear of it is cowardice. Let us go ahead and embrace it with open arms. Innovation requires that we accept and adapt to change and not run away from it on frivolous, specious excuses ..

Let us see how we can manage change in our daily lives and activities and practically do it. This is a challenge for all of us.. We teach our students all these stuff but personally should we be afraid to accept it ?

Together let us fly and conquer the unseen and unknown and let us not allow old habits and thoughts to impede our growth and professional development.

Pl add in your comments here ..

George Easaw

This is a good passage from the site www.changeblog.com on how to manage change ..
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Managing Change

The ways of dealing with change tend to be innate, with some people having a greater capacity for one or more of them than others. However, they can be learned, and the following are seven tips for improving your skills in managing change.

1. Spend time reflecting on your own core values and your mission in life. A sense of purpose is essential to success and effectiveness, and those without a clear idea of what they are doing and why they are doing it will not have the foundation to keep going in the face of change.

2. Be persistent. Success is usually more to do with tenacity that genius. Persistence is only possible when you have clarified your values and when you are able to build on the bedrock of purpose. Successful people keep going in the face of change, finding new and creative ways to achieve a positive outcome.

3. Be flexible and creative. Persistence does not mean pushing through by force. If you are unable to achieve success one way, try another, and then another. Keep looking for more creative solutions and innovative responses to problems.

4. Think outside the box. Read widely, and don’t confine yourself to your own area of ‘expertise.’ Try to see links between apparently separate and diverse elements in your life and experience.

5. Accept uncertainty and be optimistic. Life is inherently uncertain, so don’t waste your energy trying to predict the future. Of all the possible outcomes, focus on the most positive one. This is not to be a ‘Pollyanna,’ but to accept that if you respond well and work to the best of your ability, a good outcome is as likely as any other. Don’t waste your energy being negative.

6. Keep fit and healthy. Eat well, get enough sleep, exercise regularly. Meditation can help, too. This will keep up your energy levels and allow you to keep going in tough times. Not taking care of yourself physically, mentally and spiritually is foolish and short sighted.

7. See the big picture. Change is inevitable, but if you take a bird’s-eye-view of the landscape, the change won’t be so disorientating and you will keep perspective at all times.

TJC faculty feedback, 16 nov 2011.

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Thank you for the time ..

George Easaw , polling closed on Thursdy, 1.45 PM.

Panel Discussion on "Impact of Globalisation on Indian Business - different perspectives."

The  dept of management of TJC is organising a panel discussion on "Impact of Globalisation on Indian Business - different perspectives"  in BHM Seminar Hall from 2 to 4 PM on Friday, 19 Feb 2010.

Faculty from across depts and students will take part in the discussion.

Do come and encourage the speakers and take part in some soul searching intellectual discussions which will give you enough food for thought and contemplation for the next one week !!

Catch you there ..

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Pl carry out e-learning .. elearning.tjohncollege.com

The e-learning site elearning.tjohncollege.com is up and running for the past one month.

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