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By Dr. Billy Kueek |
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Yet again, we are subjected to unpredictable economic conditions. Perhaps unpredictable is not the word as there have been many warning signs before we confirmed that we are in a technical recession. Business process re-engineering, cost cutting and retrenchment are terms that enjoyed much publicity during these difficult times. Therefore, in many people's mind, the thoughts are "What do we do?" and "What happens if?" Being out of a job is a catastrophic experience for many of us and this experience can be mentally, physically and emotionally harmful for some people. Losing the lifeline can be a very stressful experience. As much as these are natural reactions, there are responses that one can adopt. These will help us to move on with our lives positively. Perhaps a simple example would help you recall a time when you had to face challenges and rise upon them. In my workshops on change management, I sometimes start by getting people to change seats and then I take a poll. Not surprisingly, I will learn that most people resist the idea at first (well, some admitted that they detest it while the majority indicated a little resistance). My next question however, also generates a unanimous answer: As much as we dislike change and getting out of our comfort zone, we also settle in the new environment or situation very quickly. We all have the natural ability to adapt to change and challenges. Some rise to it while others falter.
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