Successful Change
Most of the postings under this section have been under issues that have somewhat negative overtones.
I have - I think just quite successfully adapted to change so I thought I'd start a post to try and identify the reasons behind successful change.
For me these are:
* giving it time: everyone will find change to a degree hard. You need to adjust and adapt to a new job, environment, colleagues and routines. I have done this and, so far, it has gone quite well meaning that I have fitted in OK
* not worrying initially. Inevitably I did do this; in fact the first week was quite hard. However, I did adapt and key to this was forcing myself to slow down and take things slower.
This involves simple, small things. Walking to work slowly and not rushing was one; particularly in the evening when I wanted to get home.
* acknowlging people and finding time for them; listening attentively to what they have to say;
* not worrying too much!!!
I know that I mustn't be complacent and that there are other things I need to do: delivering tangible short term results/wins is one.
Perhaps others can add from their own experiences.
MJ
Good Methods
These are good methods and I'm glad it worked out for you. I do agree in most cases these methods can successfully work. I do have to admit, however, these methods can be easier said than done but they're good and I'm glad they were posted.
Gradual Adjustment
I think that the key thing is that, over time, you sub-consciously implement these measures.
Experience and marurity also help of course, but each time I have been through an "event" I have undoubtedly learnt something from it.
Slowly but surely I am implementing the lessons I have acquired along the way and, as I say at the end of my book, learning and understanding is what makes it easier.
I can relate
I do have to agree that in most cases experience and maturity will help along the way in dealing with events and changes. As time goes on I notice when I get more experienced and comfortable in doing a particular task or method at work I'm able to do it a lot better, understand it, have the ability to explain it better and feel good.
I do have to agree also that sub-consciously we tend to implement many of these measures as time goes on.
Fell the Fear and Do It Anyway
This is the title of a well known book which I haven't read for a while now, but which I might review shortly for the site.
What it is basically about is that everyone feels frightened about taking on new tasks that they feel uncomfortable about. The key, however, is to accept this and go ahead nonetheless.
It is even more pertinent for a person with AS fo reasons which we all know about and can relate to.
A critical lesson that I have learnt in my management career is not to back off and have a go!
Not easy, sometimes it does go wrong but, in certain ASD fashion, when I have understood, assimilated and taken the lesson on board it never goes away.
The next time I have to do it as well I normally sail through!
I think that going into the
I think that going into the new position or taking on new responsibilities with a positive attitude can really affect a lot. Your overall mood can really have an effect on first impressions, and we all know how important they can be.
Easy to say but not so easy
Easy to say but not so easy to do.