I’ve been reflecting on my career journey so far and, as cliché as it sounds, the only constant has been change. I’ve spent over a decade learning everything about our organization and performing numerous roles that contribute to delivering the end product.
I’ve been reflecting on my career journey so far and, as cliché as it sounds, the only constant has been change. I’ve spent over a decade learning everything about our organization and performing numerous roles that contribute to delivering the end product. I’ve recently moved into a position where I am now leading a group of teams (and no longer doing the work myself) but trying to drive a deliberate outcome. With this change came a required shift in my mindset. I could no longer focus on what process or method was best for one detail; I needed to widen my focus to the overall goals.
And I know I am not the only one who has gone through substantial change recently. Businesses around the world, for instance, continue to adapt to the lasting effects of the COVID pandemic, according to a study conducted by the European Central Bank. Our organization, like many others, had to rapidly evolve to a remote solution during the pandemic. But we did not do so begrudgingly. We looked at this as an opportunity to evaluate the way we approach our work to find better solutions. By reframing our perspective and embracing a growth mindset, we were able to move past the surface-level concerns and develop a robust way of working that extended beyond just the pandemic.
Technological innovation, led in part by generative AI, is the leading cause of business disruption in 2024. That’s true at Olberding Brand Family, where we are continually introducing and rapidly evolving new technologies and ways of working. In fact, we are currently in the process of evolving the very fabric of how we manage our business internally and how we connect with our clients’ systems.
All of this is to say that change is often scary and met with resistance or apprehension, but it can actually be a positive thing with the right mindset. If we leverage change to be a catalyst for growth rather than see it as an obstacle, we can enhance our experience instead of detracting from it. I rely on the following as methods to help me get in the right mindset to embrace change:
By engaging in these strategies yourself, you too can harness the inevitable change you will be faced with to drive your own personal and professional growth—and become a Champion of Change.