Leah Kelvin
Active member
Navigating changes in the working environment like mergers and acquisitions can be challenging but also present an opportunity for growth. Below are some few tips to help you navigate through these changes:
1. Stay informed: You should stay current with respect to the merger or acquisition. Know why it is taking place, when it will happen, as well as how you may be affected by it along with your position and the firm in its entirety. This way, you can easily predict any notable shifts.
2. Embrace flexibility: Be ready to switch over to new systems, processes and even organizational structures. Be flexible enough so that you can learn new ways of doing things and adapt accordingly. This will prove that one has a strong ability to change thereby making him or her more resilient.
3. Seek clarity: If there is anything which seems unclear about your job move or shift please do not hesitate seeking clarification from your line manager or HR department at this point in time . Understand what changes mean for your role description , reporting relationships and career path . Proper communication will remove any doubts thus giving room for correct decisions .
4. Build relationships: It is important during times of transition, to develop working alliances with colleagues both within team members and across the workplace networked units . Welcome new colleagues , work together on projects , embrace networking chances like team building programs where teamwork is enhanced among employees across different departments .
1. Stay informed: You should stay current with respect to the merger or acquisition. Know why it is taking place, when it will happen, as well as how you may be affected by it along with your position and the firm in its entirety. This way, you can easily predict any notable shifts.
2. Embrace flexibility: Be ready to switch over to new systems, processes and even organizational structures. Be flexible enough so that you can learn new ways of doing things and adapt accordingly. This will prove that one has a strong ability to change thereby making him or her more resilient.
3. Seek clarity: If there is anything which seems unclear about your job move or shift please do not hesitate seeking clarification from your line manager or HR department at this point in time . Understand what changes mean for your role description , reporting relationships and career path . Proper communication will remove any doubts thus giving room for correct decisions .
4. Build relationships: It is important during times of transition, to develop working alliances with colleagues both within team members and across the workplace networked units . Welcome new colleagues , work together on projects , embrace networking chances like team building programs where teamwork is enhanced among employees across different departments .
