How do I react to change when it's easy vs when it's hard? by Juliana dos Santos https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26 What words, feelings, and reactions come to mind when you think of easy vs hard change? en-us 2025-08-12 19:55:10 UTC 2025-08-13 15:25:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/2754.png julianadossantos1 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3541700061 What words, feelings, and reactions come to mind when you think of easy vs hard change?

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]]> 2025-08-12 19:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3541700061 julianadossantos1 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3541700093 Hard changes can feel overwhelming or disruptive. I sometimes avoid the change until it is absolutely mandatory.

]]> 2025-08-12 19:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3541700093 julianadossantos1 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3541700095 Readiness to embrace the improvement

]]> 2025-08-12 19:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3541700095 julianadossantos1 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542440983 👉🏽 Example: Updating a recurring team meeting time to better suit everyone’s schedules.

]]> 2025-08-13 14:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542440983 julianadossantos1 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542442072 👉🏽 Example: Restructuring roles and responsibilities after a company reorg.

]]> 2025-08-13 14:13:45 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542442072 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542490692 Jump right into the change, and share the direct impact it had with others.

]]> 2025-08-13 15:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542490692 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542490737 Listen to team and ensure they feel heard, lead with empathy, provide context where possible

]]> 2025-08-13 15:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542490737 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542490987 Typically no emotional response, implementation is easy to do and communicate without needing to think much about it.

]]> 2025-08-13 15:11:32 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542490987 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542490994 Don't stress about it. Adjust and move on!

]]> 2025-08-13 15:11:32 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542490994 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542491190 Low effort, easy to accept, quickly actionable.


]]> 2025-08-13 15:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542491190 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542491191 Commit and keep going

]]> 2025-08-13 15:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542491191 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542491383 Ready and willing to adjust and adopt.

]]> 2025-08-13 15:12:07 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542491383 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542491403 Make sure I explain the reason clearly and listen to the team's thoughts and feelings without projecting my own.

]]> 2025-08-13 15:12:09 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542491403 meganmulone https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542491414 I'm quick to implement and adapt. However, sometimes a change is "easy" for me but could be "hard" for my team or others, so I need to check myself and see if we need to slow down in the change process.

]]> 2025-08-13 15:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542491414 praveenpaul https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542491563 Communicating the change clearly and transparently, explaining the reason behind change to help employees understand its value.

]]> 2025-08-13 15:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542491563 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542491597 Enforce what is changing by restating its purpose, answer any operational Qs around the change, and what is expected of others with it.

]]> 2025-08-13 15:12:26 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542491597 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542491713 Sometimes hard to understand at first, becomes clearer and hopefully more accepted over time

]]> 2025-08-13 15:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542491713 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542492040 Respond and adjust quickly, but pause to hear the team's input in case they have a different perspective.

]]> 2025-08-13 15:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542492040 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542492051 Typically little to no emotional response. Feels like something that is a natural occurrence in any job

]]> 2025-08-13 15:13:04 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542492051 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542492070 Use as an opportunity to grow the adoptability muscle of your team

]]> 2025-08-13 15:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542492070 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542492368 Be there for my team and help them understand the why. Listen and understand their concerns before reacting or solutioning.

]]> 2025-08-13 15:13:26 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542492368 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542492829 immediate panic. followed by denial and hopefully ending with acceptance and growth

]]> 2025-08-13 15:14:06 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542492829 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542492881 I need a moment to gather all the information to inform myself and assess the impact to myself and my team before communicating. Based on the impact, I may need to check in with myself to gather my own thoughts so I can communicate the changes thoughtfully and effectively to my team.

]]> 2025-08-13 15:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542492881 meganmulone https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542492927 I find it helpful to have time to plan and process my own emotions first, then I'm able to fully be there to support my team.

]]> 2025-08-13 15:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542492927 praveenpaul https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542493064 Maintain open and consistent dialogue,direct and honest communication of what the change is and why it's necessary

]]> 2025-08-13 15:14:25 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542493064 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542493101 Company reorgs specifically are on the more difficult end of the spectrum. A lot more stakeholders impacted and can be overwhelming especially if there is a lack of clear communication, information, or plan in place. Definitely takes more time to adjust and concerns can rise.

]]> 2025-08-13 15:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542493101 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542493208 Can be a little resistant at first to large changes, worry how team will handle the news.

]]> 2025-08-13 15:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542493208 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542493505 1-1 to discuss the change with individual

]]> 2025-08-13 15:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542493505 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/dgfbj2y11zvdlf26/wish/3542493554 Needs to be planned out ahead of time, sometimes difficult to communicate depending on the impact to the individuals.

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