...it isn't the changes that do you in, it's the transitions.
No, change is not the same as transition. Change is the physical end-state of a transformation; it is the new situation and/or circumstance that is observable and measurable.
The thought of having to undergo change is often a very unappealing and anxiety producing prospect to most organizations and it's individual members.
Even though most of us recognize that the ever-changing global marketplace and accompanying technology evolution requires us to change in order to survive, there is little appeal to the prospect of having to endure painful transformations.
Transition is the
psychological process of making something
different; it occurs within the person(s)
experiencing the change.
The transition process
is an internal, esoteric experience, therefore
it is not directly observable and is extremely
difficult, if not impossible, to measure.
When change is being considered, organizational leaders often focus on the desired outcome or result of the change. This preoccupation can lead to a failure to address the transition that must take place in order to have a successful and rewarding change.
Organizational Change & Transition Leadership
What do I need to do to effectively lead and manage organizational changes and transitions?
What is the difference between a change and a transition?
The major difference between change and transition is that transition is not a physical outcome, but rather a psychological state of mind; the letting go of the old reality in order to fully and effectively realize the benefits from the new reality.
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