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How To Flourish in a Rapidly Changing World. Presented By: Dora Summers-Ewing Ph.D., MBA EXIDEO consulting. Overview. Change is here to stay, only the pace is now accelerating Shelf life of information is growing shorter
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How To Flourish in a Rapidly Changing World Presented By: Dora Summers-Ewing Ph.D., MBA EXIDEO consulting
Overview • Change is here to stay, only the pace is now accelerating • Shelf life of information is growing shorter • Only by recognizing the POSITIVE side of change can you hope to manage your reactions to it! • Harness change as a competitive advantage • Rx for Flourishing in a complex age
Change… It’s the only constant you can count on. It’s time to embrace change if you want to flourish and thrive. Pace of Change
Living Change “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination”Jimmy Dean
MakingChangeWorkfor you… • Positive Emotion • Engagement • Relationships • Meaning • Accomplishment
Positive emotion • Face reality • Banish negative self-talk • Be curious “what’s next?” • Cultivate optimism • Experience gratitude • Appreciate what you bring to the party
engagement • Be present! • Actively tend to culture • Use a proactive, response-oriented styleof thinking • Involve others in solution development • Are you learning or tryingout new things?
Relationships • Ensure that you have caring and supportive relationships in your life • Actively seek out others for advice and perspective • Proactively look for ways to collaborate with others • Do NOT allow yourself to become isolated!
Meaning • Is your heart and mind engaged in your work? • Does it provide you with a meaningful purpose? • Do you have a compellingvision of the future? • Spend your time doing what matters most!
Accomplishment • Set short term goals that energize and direct behavior • Reflect on why something went well and what you learned • Celebrateyour successes!
Summary • Embrace your future • Use change as an opportunity to renew yourself – personally and professionally • Harness new possibilities – mindfully and intentionally • Engage the hearts and minds of those around you