7 Reasons That Relate to the Issue of Change Management Within Organisations

I’m writing this article to share my take on the issue of change management within organisations

Change management is a term that can be used in many different contexts, but I will approach it from the perspective of how it relates to organisational structure.

Many people are now changing their career paths either to follow their passions or because they are unhappy with where they are in life.

The problem is when somebody changes their path, sometimes the organisation they work for does not want them to go.

I personally left an organisation I had worked for over 6 years because I knew it wasn’t the right fit for me.

When I left, I was given an ultimatum: “Give up your entrepreneurial intentions and stay on, or leave and go and be an entrepreneur and don’t come back”.

I chose the entrepreneurial option.

Over the last few years I have spoken with many different people about my experiences and they told me that they had similar problems with their employers.

I want to share what I’ve learnt about change management within organisations.

Hopefully, it’ll help somebody whose career is evolving.

1. It’s Not Your Fault If You Are Changing Or Are Unhappy Within An Organisation

• It Is Your Responsibility To Make Changes To Put Yourself In The Right Job Environment For You

There are certain environmental factors that contribute to whether you’re happy at work, e.g. whether you share common goals with your boss or employees, whether you feel respected or appreciated, etc.

However, if you are unhappy in an organisation and think it’s because of the people you work with, then maybe it’s time to change who you work with.

It might be that your path just doesn’t align with their goals or motives.

None of these factors are your fault, but it is up to you to find the right fit within an organisation for yourself because nobody else can do that for you.

2. The Passive-Aggressive Employee Wants A Job Where They Can Feel Respected

• But they won’t take the initiative to look for a new job because they think they should be happy in their current job, and if they have to go, then it’s an indication that their current job is not right for them.

They want a boss who takes the initiative to find out what their goals are and what would make them happy in a new position.

In turn, this puts pressure on the passive-aggressive individual to find a way to make themselves more at ease with change.

If not, then nothing will improve or change within organisations because nobody will try anything different.

They want to find a way to be happy in their work environment, but if they leave an organisation and don’t look for something that puts them in the right position, then they will never be happy because it’s not their fault that they’re changing or unfulfilled.

3. I See This All The Time

• People complain about life and job environments, but if they ever get to work with someone who can take control of their path, then they’ll be happy because they like their boss.

They’re only complaining about the people in their work environment, not what’s wrong at work.

If you want to change your career path, then you should take the initiative to find out whether there are people at work that will help you take control of your path or give you a push in your new direction.

4. I Should Have Left A Company A Lot Sooner Because I Was Only Taking Up Space

• I stayed too long waiting for the organisation to take initiative.

I know this sounds stupid, but an organisation will never take the initiative until you leave because it’s obvious that you’re not happy there.

If you’re not happy at work and you want to leave, then take the initiative and don’t wait for anybody to help you out of your situation.

It’s obvious that the organisation doesn’t care about you or your career path because if they did, they would offer to do something for you instead of waiting until someone else comes along who’s going to take your place.

In reality, if you are unhappy or underperforming or lacking motivation at work, it’s actually because there’s a lack of fit between what you’re being asked to do and what your personality does well.

It’s not because you’re lazy or stupid — just a lack of fit between who you are and what the job requires.

5. When An Unpopular Decision Is Made By Management

• Then they expect managers to support this decision even though they aren’t happy about it themselves.

Many people see this as passive-aggressive behaviour, but it’s actually just the norm.

Either nobody is doing anything about the situation, or if they are doing something, then they expect managers to support them and be happy with their decision.

I’ve known people who have been told by their bosses to do something and they don’t want to comply because they know that there is no effective way for them to make a comeback.

Their boss said they need to do it and now they’re on the hook and the only solution is to go along with it or leave.

Management usually picks the option where the employee isn’t going to make a big deal about leaving.

If you aren’t happy with a decision, then don’t support it.

If there is no other way for them to make a comeback, their only option is to let you go.

6. This Is The State Of Today’s Organization Because People Are Afraid Of Confrontation And If They Do Confront People In An Organization

• Then they think that it means that they don’t care enough about their job or career to support what they’re doing.

In reality, this means that there is no real communication going on between people so therefore nobody’s taking any initiative in order to solve these problems nor does anybody have a sense of belonging in the organisation.

They’re just going along with these decisions that no one is happy with, and because of this, they feel that they have no place in the organisation.

They feel judged and betrayed by these decisions rather than being respected for their input.

7. I Know This Sounds A Lot Like What You’ve Been Reading About Passive-Aggressive Behaviour,

• But it’s something different.

If you become a passive-aggressive employee over time, then it’s a sign that there’s no real communication going on within an organization and nobody cares enough about your career path to solve your problems.

It’s the famous “we don’t care” attitude that I talk about all the time on my blog.

This passive-aggressive behaviour is a sign that nobody really cares about your needs and wants, nor do they care how you’re going to perform going forward.

They don’t think you’re a good fit for the organisation, but because the company has no way to change or improve how they treat people, then your options are very limited.

I know it sounds like I’m theorizing all this stuff, but it’s easy enough to look at someone who displays passive-aggressive behaviour as a gossiping person who is spreading negativity and blaming other people for their own problems.

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I’m a serial entrepreneur, and I teach people to be the best version of themselves. My mission is to inspire others to make positive change in their lives, and I have been lucky enough to see the results that come with that kind of thinking.