Building resilience and the ability to succeed in change

Change affects organizations on many levels. It is important to recognize where we are in the change process as a group, as a team and as individuals, because people go through change at different speeds. A shared understanding of the phases of change helps leaders and teams act more wisely in the moment.

Success in change management comes from every team member taking ownership of their role in making the change work. When people actively support change from their own position, a shared change culture is built where change happens through people, not to them.

We can also strengthen our own resilience — our ability to flex through change: how to tolerate change-related stress, solve the challenges that arise and seek support when needed. Resilience is not an innate trait but a skill that can be developed, and it shows directly in the ability to maintain performance even in the face of uncertainty.