How do I react to change when it's easy vs when it's hard? by https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c What words, feelings, and reactions come to mind when you think of easy vs hard change? en-us 2025-06-10 18:40:42 UTC 2025-06-10 20:16:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/2754.png briannagibson5 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485542063 What words, feelings, and reactions come to mind when you think of easy vs hard change?

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]]> 2025-06-10 18:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485542063 briannagibson5 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485544628 EXAMPLE: Jump right to action without asking enough questions

]]> 2025-06-10 18:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485544628 briannagibson5 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485545845 EXAMPLE: Avoid implementing - analysis paralysis

]]> 2025-06-10 18:44:03 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485545845 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485607863 Frustration

]]> 2025-06-10 20:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485607863 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485607912 I generally assume that if it feels easy to me, it will feel easy to others, including my ICs. Further, if I understand the WHY behind the change, I assume my ICs are also as bought in as me.


]]> 2025-06-10 20:08:05 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485607912 ivancompany https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608288 I don't like multi-tasking so I rush and try to get it done soon so I can focus on the rest of my work

]]> 2025-06-10 20:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608288 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608444 Potentially implementing the change immediately without consulting with team members.

]]> 2025-06-10 20:08:58 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608444 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608484 I get frustrated and discouraged because the level of efficiency I achieved before the change is now negatively impacted, and I feel like I have to restart the scale to max efficiency and comfort in execution.

]]> 2025-06-10 20:09:04 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608484 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608517 Thinking if it's this easy why are we making this change?

]]> 2025-06-10 20:09:09 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608517 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608642 sometimes do not take them serious. will see another large change as just par for the course given we have gone through many as a growing organization

]]> 2025-06-10 20:09:22 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608642 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608671 If it's something I can control or make the change myself, I'll include it in my priority list and action it (but try not to do it asap).

]]> 2025-06-10 20:09:28 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608671 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608697 Maybe not action it "quick enough" as someone might have a reaction I had not expected. For example, a member of the larger team left the Company suddenly, it would be a gap of institutional knowledge with that person being gone. But my thinking it would not impact our day to day, so I could address later in the day or at the next touchpoing.

]]> 2025-06-10 20:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608697 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608698 I actually relish hard changes - I'm not saying I'm good at them, but I take this as a chance to dig deep and live the values of the team, and to demonstrate character in adversity - is this weird?

]]> 2025-06-10 20:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608698 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608745 Talk to people who know me well and help me make a values-based approach.

]]> 2025-06-10 20:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608745 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608842 When it's an easy change, it feels like an opportunity for growth, especially when it aligns with my goals or values.

]]> 2025-06-10 20:09:45 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608842 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608907 support it. but check for long term scalability

]]> 2025-06-10 20:09:52 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608907 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608941 Not challenging/testing the solution since it's probably easier to just go along with it.

]]> 2025-06-10 20:09:58 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608941 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608954 Overwhelmed, reluctant, skeptic, Will I have the tools or support to succeed?

]]> 2025-06-10 20:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608954 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608966 If it's an 'easy execution' change, I admittedly don't give it as much thought. I focus on the action item tied to the change and, as a manager, will simply add it to the team to do's vs. taking as much time walking people through the change or explaining the why behind it.

]]> 2025-06-10 20:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485608966 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609065 I try to look at the ripple effect of the change, even though it might not be major.

]]> 2025-06-10 20:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609065 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609067 Over think. And prepare something that is not needed.


]]> 2025-06-10 20:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609067 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609070 For some reason resist the decision and just wait until it's super late and a lot of the options are likely no longer available and then I get SUPER frustrated with myself. This is how I book every plane ticket.

]]> 2025-06-10 20:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609070 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609073 Time Consuming - especially when our time needs to also be dedicated to clients

]]> 2025-06-10 20:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609073 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609082 I usually accept the change and quickly adapt to it

]]> 2025-06-10 20:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609082 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609110 I will still ask the reason behind the change to understand the reasoning behind it and if its a part of a bigger initiative or change. Appropriately scoping out the requirements is something I'd still do. I will then delegate tasks to team or do it myself given the level of detail and turn around time required.

]]> 2025-06-10 20:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609110 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609131 If I don't understand all of it at once then my confidence takes a hit.

]]> 2025-06-10 20:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609131 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609171 I would get a gut check from other peer managers to validate my feelings, whether it's a frustrating or positive change.

]]> 2025-06-10 20:10:30 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609171 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609185 ideation and process improvement makes sense to me so I tend to walk through them with the team, and assume they agree with me

]]> 2025-06-10 20:10:33 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609185 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609196 Sometimes big/hard changes are things I've proactively identified to work on (like overhauling a process) - it can feel daunting and also a bit humbling to accept something isn't working anymore and needs to be revisited.

]]> 2025-06-10 20:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609196 ivancompany https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609199 I struggle on long-term planning so half-way through I may start loosing fuel and not giving it the importance it deserves

]]> 2025-06-10 20:10:35 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609199 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609206 This is really hard when the hard change is something that feels (or is) stupid

]]> 2025-06-10 20:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609206 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609227 Hard changes can feel overwhelming or disruptive. I sometimes avoid the change until it is absolutely mandatory.

]]> 2025-06-10 20:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609227 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609262 Feel challenged, puts thinking hat on. But can easily feel overwhelmed as well.

]]> 2025-06-10 20:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609262 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609323 Readiness to embrace the improvement

]]> 2025-06-10 20:10:54 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609323 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609370 If it's inconsequential and/or easily reversed (i.e. a two-way door type decision), I am typically very happy to make it quickly without high level of due diligence

]]> 2025-06-10 20:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609370 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609389 My initial impulse is to imagine myself in the decision-maker's shoes. I try to understand the strategic rationale and the broader context driving the shift. Would I have made similar choices?

]]> 2025-06-10 20:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609389 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609394 I try my best to unpack the change, while giving myself space to embrace the uncertainty even though it's likely uncomfortable at the moment.

]]> 2025-06-10 20:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609394 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609404 Too often, I take these as a challenge to demonstrate my decision making, and don't collaborate or explain what I'm doing enough

]]> 2025-06-10 20:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609404 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609575 Try to find the positive in the change first and also consult other team members and my manager who are also affected.

]]> 2025-06-10 20:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609575 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609600 Typically start off feeling frustrated or annoyed by the change, especially if it will be difficult to implement or I know the team will have a lot of pushback. I usually "allow myself" the time (that day, the whole week, etc.) to be in my feelings about it, then I force myself to pivot and start thinking about how to move forward.

]]> 2025-06-10 20:11:32 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609600 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609875 I always try to understand the underlying reasoning behind a big change because I feel sometimes its easier to make small tweaks rather than changing reinventing a whole thing which can cause time delays and more friction. For harder changes, the "Why" is much more important and then how we measure the impact of it on the business

]]> 2025-06-10 20:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485609875 https://padlet.com/stackadapt/nwiab8kag2dq459c/wish/3485611734 I might think it's easy, but others might not!

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