Making the Most of an Organizational Change

 


Organizational change is inevitable, so you need to be resilient and adapt to the new opportunities it presents. It's important to not just survive organizational change. With resilience, flexibility, and perseverance, you can thrive in it and propel your career forward. In this course, you will learn the essential skills needed to handle organizational change and the steps to develop a change action plan. The course introduces the idea of developing a change mindset and details the best practices for building self-motivation. Finally, this course covers the strategies to reshape your career by making use of the opportunities presented by organizational change. (Percipio, 2022).

Instructions
There are two deliverables for this assignment, a Percipio course completion digital badge and a reflection response in a Word document. You must submit both deliverables to be accepted as a complete assignment.
Select the Percipio Making the Most of an Organizational Change course linkLinks to an external site. to access the course. Once in the course, you will notice the course content on the left-hand side is divided into videos, learning aids, and knowledge checks, making learning fun and entertaining. Keep in mind the following.
You can retake this course to earn a higher score.
You do not have to finish it all at once, but you should complete any sections you have started before exiting.
Earn a course completion digital badge and submit a screenshot of the badge.
Write and submit a 2 to 3 page reflection response in a Word document.
Deliverable Details
Digital Badge
Earning the Badge: You must achieve at least a 70% to receive a Skillsoft Digital Badge in this 24-minute, 42-second activity. Employers advocate for continuing education, and completing this course is an accolade you can place on your resume to demonstrate how you are advancing your knowledge in current workplace topics.

Locating the Badge: To locate your earned badge, from the Percipio page, go to the upper right-hand corner and select your initials, then scroll down to Digital Badges.

Reflection Response
At the end of the Percipio course is a "Reflection: Reflect on what you've learned" section. Please make a short comment so you can move forward with completing the course. The questions from the reflection are listed below, so please answer them in your reflection.

What was the most important, relevant thing you learned from taking the course?
What are some ways you can apply what you’ve learned?
What’s one thing the course inspired you to do differently moving forward?
How does what you learned fit in with what you already know?
How is it new or different?

What are some ways you can apply what you’ve learned?

I can apply what I've learned in several ways. Firstly, I can practice proactive adaptation. When a new policy or a team restructure is announced, instead of waiting to see what happens, I'll actively seek to understand the new landscape, identify new needs, and volunteer for tasks that align with the new direction. I can also focus on building my resilience by developing a strong professional network, both inside and outside my organization. This network can provide support and new opportunities during periods of disruption. Finally, I will use the course's strategies for self-motivation to set clear, actionable goals during times of change, ensuring I remain focused and productive.

What’s one thing the course inspired you to do differently moving forward?

The course inspired me to be more intentional about building my skillset in anticipation of change, rather than reacting to it. Moving forward, I will not only perform my current job duties but also dedicate time each week to learning new skills that are becoming more relevant in my industry. For instance, I'll take courses on data analytics or project management, even if they aren't immediately required for my role. This proactive approach will make me a more versatile and valuable asset to my organization, regardless of how it evolves.

How does what you learned fit in with what you already know?

What I learned in the course fits well with what I already know about resilience and professional development. I've always understood that adapting to change is important. However, the course refined this understanding by providing a structured framework for it. Previously, my approach to change was more reactive; I would respond to new challenges as they arose. This course provided a proactive toolkit and a clear rationale for why a positive mindset is so critical.

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What was the most important, relevant thing you learned from taking the course?

The most important and relevant concept I learned from the course is the idea of developing a "change mindset." The course's emphasis on viewing organizational change not as a threat to be endured but as a strategic opportunity for personal and professional growth is a fundamental shift in perspective. Instead of just surviving, a change mindset allows you to thrive by actively seeking out new roles, skills, and projects that emerge during periods of transition. This approach reframes the uncertainty of change into a period of potential, empowering individuals to take control of their career trajectories.