Getting ready for a change

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Getting Ready for a Change Any transition of job at any time of our career is not for the fainthearted. Transition is about change and change is happening to us all of the time; whether we like it or not. The passage of change can be invigorating. It can also be overwhelming. What is important is to have the time to think, to manage and to control this process as best we can. In order to help you manage your transition we have put together this worksheet. It aims to help you to better understand the context for your change, the impact that it will have on you and also on those around you and who care about you. We will explore the emotional considerations that may arise and also look at ways to help you outline a plan to help you move forwards. There are 4 simple steps to help you be more prepared for your change: 1) Understanding the situation 2) Managing the impact 3) Dealing with emotional considerations 4) Moving on professionally

Step one: Understanding the situation The first step is to get a better understanding of what is going on. The big question is:

W hat is it that you need to understand in order to make this change a positive one for you?

This question needs to be answered in as much detail as possible in order to enable you to move on productively and in a positive way.

In order to help you write down the answer to the key question you may want to think about:   How did you get here?

W hat happened?

W hat does this mean?

W hat can I do now ?

W hat are my options?

W hat w ould I love to do?

Financially w here am i?

W hat’s possible?

H ow can I shape this?

Step two: Managing the impact Inevitably, your transition is going to impact on more than purely you. Think about whom else is going to be involved in this process and how it is going to impact on them. Perhaps it’s your family, your partner, people who care about you or those immediately around you. Your colleagues may be impacted by this shift and so it’s important to think about everyone who is likely to be affected by your transition so that you can alleviate any negative impact and have more control over the situation.

Use the table to identify who will be impacted by your transition, what the impact is and what you can do to help with this.   WHO

IMPACT

WHAT CAN BE DONE TO HELP

Step three: Dealing with emotional considerations How are you feeling about this change? How will others feel? You will be affected emotionally by this transition, as will others around you. They may look to you for a lead on how to deal with the changes ahead. Use the table to outline all of the things that you can do to help create a smoother transition. What can you do that will help to manage this shift effectively for everyone involved? www.careerignitionclub.com www.positionignition.com Position Ignition Ltd  All Rights Reserved

KEY ISSUES TO MANAGE (list them)

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO (list actions and considerations for you)

Some key considerations for you to think about may include:

Change of Boss

Change of team

New responsibilities

New salary

Things to learn

Change in routine

More or less travel

Meeting new people

More or less time in the office

Step four: Moving on professionally The reasons that you are involved in this transition are likely to be professional. You are transitioning because you are progressing. You need to be clear about what it is that you need to do and what it is that you should be focusing on. How will you undertake each element? Who is going to ensure that your plan is effective? Fill out the table below to help with your thinking… TO DO (Elements of your plan)

WHO is involved?

MEASURE OF SUCCESS

When creating your plan you may want to think about:

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

WHO CAN HELP ME?

WHAT JOB AM I LOOKING FOR?

WHAT AM I TRYING TO ACHIEVE?

WHO DO I WANT TO TELL ABOUT WHAT I AM DOING?

WHO DO I WANT TO STAY IN TOUCH WITH?

WHAT IS MY STRATEGY?

HOW OFTEN AM I GOING TO DO WHAT?

WHAT AM I FOCUSING ON?

WHO ARE THE BEST PEOPLE TO CONTACT?

When undertaking transition, begin with the end in mind. This will ensure that you cover all of the relevant bases. We hope you have found this worksheet helpful and useful.

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