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Top 10 Tips for Seamless Change in Small Enterprises

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1.  View change with Optimism In viewing change, through the lens of optimism, you

benefit from opportunities for reflection, learning and earning. In contrast, a pessimistic attitude to change can result in even more barriers to moving forward and making progress.

2. Communicate What's Changing in a Timely Manner

Plan which changes will be done and when. Identify those responsible to ensure change takes place asplanned. When there are delays or disruptions, take action swiftly to let others in the team/business know and explain what will be done to get back on track or change course, appropriate. Timely communication reduces the likelihood of misleading rumours being spread, particularly by those opposed to change.

Top 10 Tips: Seamless Change in Small Enterprises

3. Consider Challenges as stepping stones When planned changes do not go as expected, consider these as 'Learning Opportunities'. Learning from mistakes of implementing changes in small enterprises enables you to convert stumbling blocks into stepping stones. This ensures you and your team find solutions, not merely focus on barriers to a smooth and seamless transition during change. 4. Ensure Appropriate and Guidelines Hiring staff/ contractors for daily task can be a quick way to scale up a business. However, if not done correctly, this can lead to resistance among current staff. Working in virtual teams also raises the issue of whether or not personal devices should be used at work. Having a policy on 'Bring Your Own Device' (BYOD), and guidelines on practical implementation should be prepared and made available to your team.


5. Encourage and Support Positive MindsetsBuild linkages with people who are positive (not negative) in outlook and who are keen to succeed. Be ready also to challenge their conclusions as well as provide guidance on how they can be more thorough in their analysis to help inform decision-making. 6. Promote Team Work, Avoid 'ME' culture Be wary of those who are prepared to succeed at any costs. These can be costly to small businesses, and prove toxic for team relations because such staff will be ready to discredit others to achieve their own goals.


7. Acknowledge Success, Reward Your Team Rewards to members of your team (individually and collectively), can be financal or non-financial. A simple “Thank you, brilliant job!” can be all that is needed to let others working in your business know that you have recognised their efforts and are generous in praise for a job well done. Be appreciative of even the smallest victory, especially if it won against the odds. hange 8. Daily Review of Progress -or Delays Cultivate the habit of setting aside 30 minutes every day as time for YOU to focus on the changes you are making in your business. Consider what's working, what you may need to tweak, delays encountered as well as what should be stopped because it is ineffective. Give yourself time and space to assess what needs to be done so as to succeed when taking the next step.


9. Treat yourself to an 'inspirational mini-break' month.

Your inspirational mini-break can be for just three or four hours. You can use the time to meet up with

other business owners to reflect, be re-energized and set focused short-term plans. Your mini-break is also an ideal time to review and update your medium to long-term vision of where you want to be and what you would like to achieve in the next 3, 5 or even 10 years. 10. Inspirational quotes -for focus and energy Keep close at hand your favourite inspirational quotes and affirmations -refer to them often. Despite being mentally stimulating and personally satisfying, implementing and managing change can be challenging. Let your favourite quotations help you stay focused and energised!


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