The Top 10 Ways to Leverage Change at Work

1. Find support from above

If you don’t have the support of higher-ups and stakeholders of your company, then you’re going to have a difficult time creating the change you want to see. Find some time to map out a cohesive plan to pitch to the higher-ups of your company, and encourage them to get on board with your plan. Make sure to map out all of the benefits that’ll come from implementing your changes.

2. Plan for disruption.

Unfortunately, change doesn’t always go over well with your fellow employees, so you’ll want to include a plan for lost productivity. Seek out ways to keep your colleagues inspired to continue their work and stay dedicated to the company, reassuring them that the disruption period will be brief and will only yield a positive outcome in the end.

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3. Ensure everyone understands the goal of your plan.

One way to make sure that everyone is on board from the get-go is to spread the word about your plan for changing the structure of the company in whatever way you plan to. This will also help make sure you don’t lose productivity from disgruntled employees.

4. Be positive.

Even if there are people who are against the changes you want to implement, show a positive attitude and stay on course with your plan. If you hesitate or show any negativity, you might lose stray from your course and end up not being able to implement the changes you want to see.

5. Communication is key.

Once you have approval, make sure to communicate each step of the way with anyone who needs to be involved or will be affected (and even those who won’t, for transparency’s sake). In this way, you’ll gain the trust of all within your company and will be able to move seamlessly ahead.

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6. Be proactive.

Holdups will come and holdups will go, but it’s important to make sure you stay on task and on schedule. Keep people updated if you foresee any hiccups along the way, and plan in extra time to deal with said hiccups.

7. Consider your future.

When mapping out the changes you want to see, consider how this will affect not only your future but the future of the company. Plan for this while you’re creating your plan, because this will not only be great foresight but will also be appreciated by your higher-ups who will view you as an invested team member.

8. Don’t only think about yourself.

While it’s likely that your higher-ups will be impressed with your initiative, don’t only take these measures for selfish reasons. Make sure that you’re motivated to better your organization—authenticity is key here, and people will be able to tell if you’re not genuine in your approaches.

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9. Voice your opinion cautiously.

When you’re going about implementing change, you’ll want to voice your opinion, but in a cautious way. You don’t want to end up throwing someone else under the bus by pushing for change. Stay in your lane as much as possible and try not to hurt anyone else in the process of changing.

10. Let your passion drive your motives.

In the end, your passion for your organization is going to be your driving force behind this push for change. Let that speak for itself, and don’t doubt that inner voice that tells you what is and isn’t the right approach.

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