CROWDSOURCING YOUR THOUGHTS ON CHANGE AND TRANSITION FROM SOCIAL MEDIA

 

We asked, and you responded with your lessons learned, takeaways and thoughts on navigating change.

"I work for a company whose main focus is to be prepared for every change and ahead of every curve. Often, we create the curves, and make it a mission to change our industry and be the name on the lips of every policy maker. In business and in life, you have to roll with the punches and change everything at the drop of a hat, or you risk getting left in the dust. I love working for a company that recognizes that, and am proud I graduated from a college that prepared me for it.”—Kim (Schoenherr) Shedd, B.B.A.’11

"Change is a process and cannot be rushed.”—Beau Preston, MBA’14
 
"Change can be hard—really, really hard. Those who do not embrace change in the workplace will find themselves with limited career opportunities. The ability to embrace change in the workplace has become a core competency that quickly separates the best employees from the rest.”—Christine (Bishop) Baranowski, B.B.A.’97
 
"Business isn’t going to stop. You’ve got to adapt and push forward, or you’ll fail.”—Tom Fenwick, B.B.A.'06
 
"I subscribe to John C. Maxwell’s philosophy: ‘Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.’”—Brian McMahon, B.B.A.’88
 
"It is rare to have 100% consensus, but it is critical to have 100% commitment.”—Paul Dudek, B.B.A.’90, MBA'95
 
"Change and transition both imply an end point. When you think of your life or career as dynamic, you will be open to ideas and opportunities you may never have considered.”—Katie (Munson) Vargo, B.B.A.’96