January 13, 2009

Change Management: In the Eye of the Storm


"Everybody has accepted by now that change is unavoidable. But that still implies that change is like death and taxes — it should be postponed as long as possible and no change would be vastly preferable. But in a period of upheaval, such as the one we are living in, change is the norm."

Peter Drucker
1999


Note that Mr. Drucker's comment was made 10 years ago during a time he would presumably say now, pales in comparison to the tribulations we face today.

But here's the thing; even if you wanted to you cannot stay as you are. The time to mark time while others alter their business model is over.


Like it or not you will change with the only question being, will you actively do so or simply wait until the wave passes? Before you answer, notice that this is a very big wave.

Depending on what you decide, the outcome will be very different.


2 comments :

  1. There is great opportunity in these uncertain times for those who act. For those who don't, what will be will be.

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  2. The wave hitting the city picture is not analogous to what is happening. To be sure, there is a "wave" and it will wreck the "cities" of some but at the same time others will "ride" it to even better times.

    Like everyone else I was shocked this past fall but I'm over that now looking for the opportunities that will most certainly be there for those looking.

    To those of you sitting there saying we are all doomed, stay where you are. Just that much less competition for me and few other adventurous types on the "wave".

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